VTE Flashcards
1
Q
What are the risk factors for VTE?
A
Prev. VTE
Age >35
Obesity BMI >30
Thrombophilia
Immobility
Dehydration
Malignancy
COCP and HRT
Blood group (O is protective)
Chronic illnesses:
—congestive cardiac failure, —-nephrotic syndrome, —-polycythaemia Vera,
—-essential thrombocythaemia
—-IBD, UTIs
—-excessive blood loss
