The full form of VTE disease is Venous Thromboembolism.
VTE refers to the formation of blood clots in the veins. As stated in the provided reference, VTE includes:
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): This occurs when a blood clot develops in a deep vein, often in the lower leg, thigh, or pelvis. It can also occur in the arm.
- Pulmonary Embolism (PE): Although not explicitly mentioned in the provided text, it is a vital part of VTE. PE happens when a blood clot, typically from a DVT, travels to the lungs and blocks a blood vessel.
Therefore, understanding VTE involves knowing about both DVT and PE as interconnected conditions.
