Prevalence and risk factors of deep vein thrombosis in elderly: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
Objectives: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) demonstrated significant health risk in elderly populations, with numerous comorbidities and biomarkers affecting its incidence. This study evaluated the prevalence, potential allied risk factors for DVT in elderly. Methods: A literature search was conducted across PubMed, Science Direct, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar. After excluding studies, 26 studies were comprised in the study. Data were collected for DVT prevalence and associated risk factors. Results: A total of 11,651 participants comprised from China, Japan, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand. The overall DVT prevalence was 17.10 %, with higher prevalence in females (67.08 %) than males (32.92 %). Age was significantly associated with increased DVT risk (OR=1.54, 95 % CI: 0.34-2.73, p
Fields of Study & Subjects
Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Open Medicine
- Publisher
- Walter de Gruyter GmbH
- Volume
- 21
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 20251333–20251333
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN