Venous thromboembolism in COVID-19 compared to non-COVID-19 cohorts: A systematic review with meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many studies confirmed an association between COVID-19 and venous thromboembolism (VTE). Whether the risk of VTE significantly differed between COVID-19 cohorts and non-COVID-19 cohorts with similar disease severity remains unknown.

Objectives

The aim of this systematic review with meta-analysis was to compare the rate of VTE between COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 cohorts with similar disease severity.

Methods

A systematic literature search (MEDLINE, Embase and Google Scholar) was conducted from January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 to identify studies reporting VTE in COVID-19. Relative risks (RR) were estimated for the effect measure with 95% confidence intervals.

Results

Seven studies (41,768 patients) evaluated VTE in COVID-19 cohorts compared to non-COVI

SUBMITTER: Mai V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8169236 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature