Increased risk of venous thromboembolism among patients with hyperthyroidism: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies

Studies have suggested that patients with hyperthyroidism may have a higher risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) compared to individuals with normal thyroid function, although the data is quite limited. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to comprehensively investigate this risk by summarizing all available studies.A systematic review was performed using the MEDLINE and Embase databases from inception to February 2019 to identify all...