Epidemiology of venous thromboembolism in Africa: a systematic review

Essentials•Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is among the three main causes of cardiovascular disease worldwide.•This review is the first to summarize the epidemiology of VTE in African populations.•The prevalence of VTE in Africa is high following surgery, in pregnancy and post‐partum.•At least one quarter of patients at risk of VTE in Africa are not receiving prophylaxis.SummaryBackgroundVenous thromboembolism (VTE) is among the three leading...