The association between ankylosing spondylitis and the risk of venous thromboembolism: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Autoimmune diseases are frequently associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). However, the relationship between ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and VTE remains unclear. This meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the association between AS and VTE risk, with the aim of providing evidence-based insights to guide clinical practice.

Method

We searched PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science for studies published from database inception until June 2025 that compared VTE risk in patients with AS. Two researchers independently screened the literature based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The risk of bias in included studies was assessed using the Risk of Bias in Non-randomized Studies of Interventions (ROBINS-I) tool

SUBMITTER: Hu Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12722833 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature