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OSA is associated with blood hypercoagulability, venous stasis, and endothelial dysfunction. These three factors contribute to Virchow’s triad and subsequent VTE/DVT/PE formation. The common risk factors between OSA and VTE are also shown.
OSA: obstructive sleep apnea; VTE: venous thromboembolism; DVT: deep vein thrombosis; PE: pulmonary embolism.
