Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE): Awareness and Prophylaxis Practices Reported by Patients with Cancer

Anita AggarwalGeorge Washington University and Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DC,Correspondence[email protected]

Lisa FullamNational Blood Clot Alliance, Rockville, MD,

Alan P. BrownsteinNational Blood Clot Alliance, Rockville, MD,

Gregory A. MaynardNational Blood Clot Alliance, Rockville, MD,;University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA,

Jack AnsellNational Blood Clot Alliance, Rockville, MD,;Hofstra North Shore/LIJ School of Medicine, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY,

Elizabeth A. VargaNational Blood Clot Alliance, Rockville, MD,;Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH,

Richard. J. FriedmanNational Blood Clot Alliance, Rockville, MD,;University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA,;Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC

Frederick. R. RicklesGeorge Washington University and Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DC,;National Blood Clot Alliance, Rockville, MD,

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Abstract

Patients with cancer are at increased risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE). An online survey to measure PE/DVT terminology awareness and understanding of VTE risks revealed 24% and 15% of the 500 cancer patients surveyed had heard of term DVT/PE; 19% and 17% could name signs/ symptoms of DVT/PE; 3% recognized cancer treatments as risk factors for DVT/PE. Only 25% of the patients received prevention education from providers; <50% received VTE prophylaxis. Cancer patient awareness of VTE terminology and cancer and/or its treatment as risk for VTE is low. More effective patient/physician dialogue about VTE risk and thromboprophylaxis is needed.

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Complete Cancer Patient DVT Awareness Survey.

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