Table 1 Different conditions of venous thromboembolism in HF patients in Japan and Western Countries
From: Reduced cardiac function and risk of venous thromboembolism in Asian countries
Items | Japan | Western Countries |
|---|---|---|
Incidence of VTE with HF | 11.20% | 4%–26% |
Risk level of VTE in HF | Moderate | Moderate |
Diagnosis | Â | Â |
Steps when suspected PE with shock or hypotension | Percutaneous Cardiopulmonary Support | CT angiography |
| Â | Angiography, Echocardiography | Echocardiography |
| Â | Treatment or other examine | Treatment or other examine |
| Â | 43.50% | 50.20% |
Steps when suspected PE without shock or hypotension | Screening: D-dimer, Echocardiography, X-ray etc. | PE Clinical probability evaluation |
| Â | Angiography or MRA or CT angiography | D-dimer |
| Â | Treatment or other examine | CT angiography when D-dimer positive |
| Â | Â | Treatment or other examine |
Prophylaxis rate for prevention | 43.50% | 50.20% |