VTE

Question 1

What is Virchow’s triad?

Answer 1

1. Hypercoagulability
2. Stasis of venous blood flow
3. Endothelial injury

Question 2

Iatrogenic risk factors of VTE

Answer 2

1. Critical care admission
2. Surgical procedure
3. Oestrogen containing contraceptive
4. HRT

Question 3

Personal risk factors of VTE

Answer 3

1. Known thrombophilias
2. One or more significant co morbidities - heart disease etc
3. Varicose veins w phlebitis
4. Family history of 1st degree relative w VTE