Venous Thromboembolism
Venous thromboembolism is the formation of blood clots in the veins. It covers two linked conditions: deep vein thrombosis, where a clot forms in a deep vein, and pulmonary embolism, where part of that clot travels to the lungs.
Key points
- Deep vein thrombosis is the clot itself, forming most often in the deep veins of the limbs or pelvis.
- Pulmonary embolism is what happens when part of that clot breaks loose, travels to the lungs and blocks a pulmonary artery.
Medicines listed for Venous Thromboembolism
The listed product is Rivaroxaban, an anticoagulant that reduces the blood’s ability to form clots. It is a 15mg tablet under the name Xarelto.
