Abstract
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) comprises deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), and it is one of the most important public health issues, with an estimated annual incidence of 0,5 to 2 cases per thousand in the population. VTE is the third cause of death resulting from cardiovascular diseases, and PE is a severe complication, fatal in 30% of the DVT cases. It is estimated t…