Risk Factors of Deep-Vein Thrombosis
Who is at risk?*
DVT can occur in almost anyone. Only about half of all patients with DVT have symptoms.5 However, certain individuals
may be at increased risk for developing a DVT. Risk factors include but are not
limited to:6
- Surgery
- Restricted Mobility
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Cancer
- Respiratory Failure
- Infectious Disease
- Age > 40
- Overweight/Obesity
- Smoking
- Prior or family history of venous thromboembolism (VTE)
*This is a partial list of risk factors.
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Click here to read and share the Coalition’s informational brochure
on the signs, symptoms and risk factors associated with DVT/PE.
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Click here to complete a DVT Risk Assessment.
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