Deep Venous Thrombosis: The Usual Suspects

Documented Risk Factors — most will have more than one underlying condition ≡ secondary VTE immobilisation or prolonged bed rest (incl. hospitalisation) 52% recent surgery 42% obesity prior VTE (especially < 50 years old) lower extremity trauma 6% malignancy 48% OCP / HRT Pregnant or post-partum H/O Stroke Family History RR 2.27 with one affected siblings RR … Continue reading Deep Venous Thrombosis: The Usual Suspects