Research Article: Risk of Venous Thromboembolism Among Adults With Atopic Dermatitis
Abstract:
Importance
The associations of atopic dermatitis (AD) with multiple cardiovascular comorbidities have been investigated because of its pathomechanisms regarding chronic systemic inflammation and potential vascular effects. Nevertheless, the association between AD and incident venous thromboembolism (VTE) in adulthood is largely unknown. This study aimed to investigate the association of AD with incident VTE.
Objective
To examine the risk of incident VTE among patients with AD.
Design, Setting, and Participants
This population-based nationwide cohort study included adults 20 years or older (adults with AD newly diagnosed between 2003 and 2017 and matched controls) from the National Health Insurance Research Database. Patients with AD were subgrouped according to the severity of the disease. A Cox regression model was used to estimate hazard ratios (HRs) for VTE. Stratified analyses according to age and sex, and a sensitivity analysis excluding systemic steroid users were performed.
Main Outcomes and Measures
Hazard ratios (HRs) for incident VTE associated with AD.
No summary available.