Venous thromboembolism in young adults: Findings from the RIETE registry.

Background: Little is known on the clinical characteristics, risk factors and outcomes during anticoagulation in young patients with acute venous thromboembolism (VTE).

Methods: We used data from the RIETE (Registro Informatizado Enfermedad TromboEmbólica) registry to assess the clinical characteristics, risk factors and outcomes during anticoagulation in VTE patients aged 10-24 years. Data were separately analyzed according to initial presentation and gender.

Venous thromboembolism in immobilized patients with dementia. Findings from the RIETE registry.

Background: The natural history of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with dementia has not been thoroughly studied.

Methods: We used the RIETE Registry data to assess the clinical characteristics, treatment strategies and outcome during the first 3 months after acute VTE in all immobilized patients with dementia.

Results: As of August 2011, 37988 patients had been enrolled, of whom 1316 (3.

Venous thromboembolism in nonagenarians. Findings from the RIETE Registry.

The balance between the efficacy and safety of anticoagulant therapy in patients aged >/=90 years with venous thromboembolism (VTE) is uncertain. RIETE is an ongoing, prospective registry of consecutive patients with acute, objectively confirmed, symptomatic VTE. We evaluated the efficacy and safety of anticoagulant therapy during the first three months in all patients aged >/=90 years.