Cardiovascular disease and venous thromboembolism. Different disorders or possible intriguing association?

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are commongly classified as two different disorders. Recently, however, some clinical studies suggest a possible intriguing association. Aim of this narrative review is to examine published evidence supporting the VTE-CVD relationship, in particular highlighting shared risk factors and the increased incidence of cardiovascular events in patients with a past VTE episode.