Pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of thrombosis

Epidemiology and treatment strategies of iliac vein thrombophlebitis

“…4,6 There is an increased rate of women developing DVT compared to men (1.2:1); however, both women and men have an equal risk of developing superficial thrombophlebitis. 4,6–9 Our study noted that while the incidence of iliac vein thrombophlebilis was similar in the male and female group, there was a significant increase in the age of females who develop iliac vein thrombophlebitis as compared to men. This mirrors the increase seen in heart disease, stroke, and atherosclerotic disease burden in post-menopausal women.…”