Epidemiology of Venous Thromboembolism and Treatment Pattern of Oral Anticoagulation in Korea, 2009-2016: a Nationwide Study Based on the National Health Insurance Service Database.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The annual incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is increasing, and the treatment pattern of oral anticoagulants (OACs) has changed with introduction of new oral anticoagulants (NOACs). The aims of this study were to assess the annual incidence of VTE in a Korean population and the change of treatment pattern with availability of NOACs using a population-based database.

Methods

Using the Korean National Health Insurance Services database, we identified patients diagnosed with VTE between 2009 and 2016. The annual prevalence of VTE and clinical characteristics and treatment pattern were investigated. The annual incidence of VTE was calculated using direct and indirect methods using the estimated Korean population in 2009 as the reference.

Results

The ann

SUBMITTER: Kim HY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8318819 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature