Risk Factors for Deep vein thrombosis
| About risk factors: Risk factors for Deep vein thrombosis are factors that do not seem to be a direct cause of the disease, but seem to be associated in some way. Having a risk factor for Deep vein thrombosis makes the chances of getting a condition higher but does not always lead to Deep vein thrombosis. Also, the absence of any risk factors or having a protective factor does not necessarily guard you against getting Deep vein thrombosis. For general information and a list of risk factors, see the risk center. |
Risk factor list: The list of risk factors mentioned for Deep vein thrombosis in various sources includes:
- Smoking
- Overweight
- Elderly
- Oral contraceptives
- International travel
- Aeroplane travel
- Bed rest
- Surgery
- Surgical recovery
- Injury recovery
- Childbirth
Last revision: April 9, 2003
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