deep vein thrombosis

The ulcer with no fixed abode: barriers in accessing venous healthcare for individuals experiencing homelessness and using intravenous drugs in Bristol, UK

May 27, 2026

Introduction Unstable housing is a growing UK issue with 178,000 households assessed as homeless in 2023–24.1 Health inequalities exist for this population,2 with untimely healthcare utilisation often via Accident and Emergency (A&E) when health is critical resulting in long periods of inpatient care,3-5 higher mortality,2 National Health Service (NHS) financial strain6 and ‘tri-morbidity’ (poor physical…

Trends in lower limb deep vein thrombosis and associated deep venous procedures across the United Kingdom from 1998 to 2022

May 5, 2023

Introduction Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) affects as many as 35,000 people per annum in the UK.1 DVT causes substantial morbidity, with as many as 50% of those affected developing post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS), characterised by lifelong leg pain, oedema, skin changes and ultimately venous ulceration.2,3 PTS results in reduced quality of life (QoL) and an overall…