Practical Geriatrics ›› 2025, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (9): 879-882.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1003-9198.2025.09.004

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Advances in the epidemiology and risk factors of deep venous thrombosis in the elderly

DU Haiwen, ZHANG Yidan, LI Xia, LIU Jiao, WEI Shuping   

  1. Department of Ultrasound, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, China
  • Received:2025-06-25 Online:2025-09-20 Published:2025-09-19
  • Contact: WEI Shuping, Email: springwill@163.com

Abstract: Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a common and potentially threatening disease, particularly in older people. Risk factors for DVT are complex and diverse, including age-related changes in vascular conditions and coagulation function, as well as a variety of chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, kidney disease, and malignancy, all of which significantly increase the likelihood of developing DVT. In addition, due to the aging of the body, the elderly have reduced mobility, if combined with stroke, neurocognitive dysfunction and fracture, with limited activities, long-term sitting or bed and lack of exercise, resulting in DVT due to slow venous flow of the lower limbs, blood stasis. This article reviews and summarizes the epidemiological characteristics and risk factors of DVT in elderly patients, which is helpful for formulating more appropriate treatment plans and preventive measures to protect the life and health of the elderly.

Key words: deep venous thrombosis, aged, epidemiology, risk factor

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