Jornal Vascular Brasileiro
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Jornal Vascular Brasileiro
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Evaluation of seasonal and monthly variation and location of deep vein thrombosis

Avaliação da variação sazonal e mensal e da localização da trombose venosa profunda

Serkan Burç Deşer; Berk Arapi

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Abstract

Background: Deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities is associated with a significant burden of comorbidities.

Objectives: In this study, our objective was to investigate the presence of seasonal variation in deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and assess the location of the thrombus.

Methods: Out of 8177 patients admitted to two university hospitals and referred to outpatient clinics, we included a total of 611 consecutive patients (316 females, 295 males) diagnosed with acute deep vein thrombosis in this retrospective study. The mean age of the patients was 59.35±18.49 years, ranging from 1 to 96 years. Patients were categorized into four groups by age.

Results: DVT was found to be more frequent in the summer (n = 190 or 31%, p = 0.003) and specifically in August (n = 65 or 10.6%, p = 0.014), while it was least frequent in the spring (n = 128 or 20.9%) and in May (n = 40 or 6.5%). However, when comparing seasons, no significant differences were observed in terms of seasonal variation (p = 0.062) or monthly variation (p = 0.143).

Conclusions: Contrary to previous studies, this study demonstrated a higher occurrence of DVT during the summer, particularly in August. However, it did not reveal a clear seasonal pattern. One plausible explanation for these findings could be the adverse winter conditions and transportation challenges within the province, which may result in fewer DVT patients being able to reach hospitals for timely treatment.

Keywords

deep vein thrombosis, seasonal variation, risk factors

Resumo

Contexto: A trombose venosa profunda (TVP) dos membros inferiores está associada a uma carga significativa de comorbidades.

Objetivos: Investigar a presença de variação sazonal na TVP e identificar a localização do trombo.

Métodos: Dos 8.177 pacientes internados em dois hospitais universitários e encaminhados para ambulatórios, incluímos um total de 611 pacientes consecutivos (316 mulheres, 295 homens) diagnosticados com TVP aguda neste estudo retrospectivo. A idade média dos pacientes foi de 59,35±18,49 anos, variando de 1 a 96 anos. Os pacientes foram categorizados em quatro grupos com base na idade.

Resultados: A TVP foi mais frequente no verão (n = 190 ou 31%, p = 0,003), especificamente em agosto (n = 65 ou 10,6%, p = 0,014), e menos frequente na primavera (n = 128 ou 20,9%) e em maio (n = 40 ou 6,5%). No entanto, ao comparar as estações, não foram observadas diferenças significativas em termos de variação sazonal (p = 0,062) e variação mensal (p = 0,143).

Conclusões: Ao contrário de estudos anteriores, este estudo demonstrou maior ocorrência de TVP no verão, principalmente em agosto. No entanto, não revelou um padrão sazonal claro. Explicações plausíveis para essas descobertas seriam as condições adversas do inverno e dificuldades de deslocamento, o que pode resultar em menos pacientes com TVP chegando aos hospitais para tratamento oportuno.

Palavras-chave

trombose venosa profunda; variação sazonal; fatores de risco

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Submitted date:
05/23/2023

Accepted date:
07/07/2023

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