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A systematic review to explore the burden of deep vein thrombosis in elderly

Sithara Begum Kaznaber Ali, Aruna Jothishanmugam, Nagla Abdalghani, Divya Raju, Nagat Sidig Yasin Eltaher, Ghada Abd Elsalam Ahmed Eldeeb, Sheela Prabhudas.


Abstract
Objective: To explore the association of between common risk factors and the burden of deep vein thrombosis among the elderly.
Methodology: This systematic review followed the PRISMA guidelines. Studies were selected for review based on the following criteria: studies published in English, qualitative, quantitative, and review studies published from 2018 to November 2024 were included. We searched for relevant published research papers in PubMed, the Scopus database, and Google Scholar. Data analysis was conducted using narrative synthesis and thematic representation. Themes were identified based on commonalities in risk factors, prevalence, and clinical implications reported across studies.
Results: We identified the most common risk factors, like a positive family history, advanced age (≥60 years old), long-term immobility, heart failure, and obesity; intertrochanteric fractures, decreased hemoglobin level, and increased fasting blood glucose, D-dimer levels, pneumonia, chronic heart disease, heart failure, and hyperlipidemia.
Conclusion: This review underscores the significance of age-related changes, lifestyle factors, and comorbid conditions in increasing the risk of deep vein thrombosis among the elderly. Implementing prevention strategies and improving awareness among healthcare professionals may help mitigate the burden of deep vein thrombosis in this vulnerable population.

Key words: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), elderly, risk factors.


 
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Ali SBK, Jothishanmugam A, Abdalghani N, Raju D, Eltaher NSY, Eldeeb GAEA, Prabhudas S. A systematic review to explore the burden of deep vein thrombosis in elderly. RMJ. 2025; 50(2): 522-525. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250111043903

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Ali SBK, Jothishanmugam A, Abdalghani N, Raju D, Eltaher NSY, Eldeeb GAEA, Prabhudas S. A systematic review to explore the burden of deep vein thrombosis in elderly. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=237261 [Access: May 12, 2025]. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250111043903

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Ali SBK, Jothishanmugam A, Abdalghani N, Raju D, Eltaher NSY, Eldeeb GAEA, Prabhudas S. A systematic review to explore the burden of deep vein thrombosis in elderly. RMJ. 2025; 50(2): 522-525. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250111043903


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Ali SBK, Jothishanmugam A, Abdalghani N, Raju D, Eltaher NSY, Eldeeb GAEA, Prabhudas S. A systematic review to explore the burden of deep vein thrombosis in elderly. RMJ. (2025), [cited May 12, 2025]; 50(2): 522-525. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250111043903


Harvard Style

Ali, S. B. K., Jothishanmugam, . A., Abdalghani, . N., Raju, . D., Eltaher, . N. S. Y., Eldeeb, . G. A. E. A. & Prabhudas, . S. (2025) A systematic review to explore the burden of deep vein thrombosis in elderly. RMJ, 50 (2), 522-525. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250111043903


Turabian Style

Ali, Sithara Begum Kaznaber, Aruna Jothishanmugam, Nagla Abdalghani, Divya Raju, Nagat Sidig Yasin Eltaher, Ghada Abd Elsalam Ahmed Eldeeb, and Sheela Prabhudas. 2025. A systematic review to explore the burden of deep vein thrombosis in elderly. Rawal Medical Journal, 50 (2), 522-525. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250111043903


Chicago Style

Ali, Sithara Begum Kaznaber, Aruna Jothishanmugam, Nagla Abdalghani, Divya Raju, Nagat Sidig Yasin Eltaher, Ghada Abd Elsalam Ahmed Eldeeb, and Sheela Prabhudas. "A systematic review to explore the burden of deep vein thrombosis in elderly." Rawal Medical Journal 50 (2025), 522-525. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250111043903


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Ali, Sithara Begum Kaznaber, Aruna Jothishanmugam, Nagla Abdalghani, Divya Raju, Nagat Sidig Yasin Eltaher, Ghada Abd Elsalam Ahmed Eldeeb, and Sheela Prabhudas. "A systematic review to explore the burden of deep vein thrombosis in elderly." Rawal Medical Journal 50.2 (2025), 522-525. Print. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250111043903


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Ali, S. B. K., Jothishanmugam, . A., Abdalghani, . N., Raju, . D., Eltaher, . N. S. Y., Eldeeb, . G. A. E. A. & Prabhudas, . S. (2025) A systematic review to explore the burden of deep vein thrombosis in elderly. Rawal Medical Journal, 50 (2), 522-525. doi:10.5455/rmj.20250111043903


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