Serum levels of lead are associated with venous thromboembolism: a retrospective study based on the NHANES database (1999 to 2018).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common clinical problem. While lead toxicity is known to affect the nervous, hematopoietic system, skeletal, and cardiovascular system, the relationship between blood lead levels and VTE remains unclear. This study explored whether there is a correlation between the levels of serum lead and VTE through a retrospective analysis based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), so as to provide a reference for follow-up research and clinical practice.

Methods

According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, subjects were enrolled from the NHANES (1999 to 2018) database and divided into a VTE group and a non-VTE group. The factors related to VTE were analyzed by single factor and multiple factor logi

SUBMITTER: Xiao M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10482633 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature