Risk Factors

Most hospitalized patients have at least one risk factor for VTE*

  • Advanced age
  • Immobility
  • Obesity
  • Smoking
  • Pregnancy
  • Stroke
  • Congestive Heart Failure
  • Paralysis
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Respiratory failure
  • Anesthesia
  • Inflammatory bowel
  • Infection
  • Thrombophilic condition
  • Surgery
  • Prior VTE
  • Central lines
  • Trauma
  • Rheumatologic disorder
  • Varicose veins
  • Cancer
  • Hormonal treatment

*abbreviated list of VTE factors

References: (Caprini, 2005, Dis Mon); (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2013); (Geerts et al., 2008, Chest); (Gould et al., 2012, Chest)