The Swiss Venous Thromboembolism Cohort 65+

Swiss Venous Thromboembolism Cohort Study of Elderly Patients With Acute Venous Thromboembolism

The purpose of this prospective multicenter cohort study is to examine long-term medical outcomes, quality of life, and medical resource utilization in elderly patients (>= 65 years) with acute venous thromboembolism (i.e., acute pulmonary embolism and/or deep vein thrombosis)

Inclusion Criteria:

• Objectively confirmed acute pulmonary embolism and/or deep vein thrombosis
• Age >=65 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• Thrombosis at a different site than lower limb
• Catheter-related thrombosis
• Insufficient spoken language ability in German or French
• Follow-up not possible (e.g., terminally ill patients)
• Informed consent not possible (e.g., severe dementia)
• Prior enrolment in the study