LEP and deep vein thrombosis: High circulating leptin levels were associated with higher odds of VTE (OR = 1.96; p < 0.001; q < 0.001), DVT (OR = 2.52; p < 0.001; q < 0.001), and PE (OR = 2.26; p < 0.001; q = 0.005) (Figure 2).