These events were identified by an International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9) or ICD, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) diagnosis code of either DVT or PE during the index admission that was confirmed via manual chart review. All computed tomography PE scans and doppler ultrasound ...
The outcomes of this study were defined as VTE (including deep venous thrombosis or thrombophlebitis (DVT, ICD codes I80, I81, I82) and/or PE (ICD code I26)), prolonged hospitalization (of more than 14 days) and death from any causes, respectively recorded during hospital stay. Statist...