Epidemiology of venous thromboembolism in people with active tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION:In recent years, a hypothesis has been raised that people with tuberculosis are at risk for developing venous thromboembolism (VTE). However, much remains to be understood about the interplay between VTE and tuberculosis. Therefore, through a global systematic review and meta-analysis, the current study aims at investigating the association between exposure to active tuberculosis and risk of VTE, and determining the prevalence and incidence of VTE in people with active tuberculosis. METHODS AND DESIGN:We will include cohort studies, case-control and cross-sectional studies performed among adults (>15 years) with active tuberculosis. EMBASE, Medline, Global Index Medicus and Web of Knowledge will be searched for relevant records published until 31 August 2019, without any langu

SUBMITTER: Awana PA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6858194 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature