Stern Electronics Pty. Ltd.
est. 1973 A.C.N 010695360
est. 1973 A.C.N 010695360
However, given the often silent nature of the condition the actual incidence of DVT is believed
to be a lot higher. Probably 3 to 4 times as many cases occur without obvious symptoms and
are never detected.
One long term consequence of DVT is venous ulceration which costs the Australian health system
over $200 million annually.
The non-hospital incidence of DVT is more difficult to quantify. A recent study of the risk of DVT
after air travel found:
to be a lot higher. Probably 3 to 4 times as many cases occur without obvious symptoms and
are never detected.
One long term consequence of DVT is venous ulceration which costs the Australian health system
over $200 million annually.
The non-
long-haul flights (over 4 hours) tripled the risk of developing DVT
the absolute risk of a DVT occurring was one event per 4,656 flights
the risk was increased by exposure to more flights during a short period and was greatest
in the first two weeks after a flight
What is the incidence of DVT
DVT is a common cause of morbidity and mortality:
Estimated to affect over 1 in 1000 people or about 6 million people around
the world annually including over 1 million people in developed countries
About 1% of all hospital admissions die from PE
In Australia there are about 400 deaths each year from PE
In the US DVT claims 50,000 lives and results in 300,000 to 600,000
hospitalisations annually
DVT kills around 60,000 each year in the UK with up to 25,000 deaths
in hospitals
DVT Statistic