Predictors and Outcomes of Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism in Elderly Patients

Background Little is known about predictors and outcomes of recurrent venous thromboembolism in elderly patients. Methods We prospectively followed up 991 patients aged ≥65 years with acute venous thromboembolism in a multicenter Swiss cohort study. The primary outcome was symptomatic recurrent venous thromboembolism. We explored the association between baseline characteristics and treatments and recurrent venous thromboembolism using competing...