Venous thromboembolism risk factors

Editors-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. Associate Editor-In-Chief: Ujjwal Rastogi, MBBS [mailto:urastogi@perfuse.org]

Overview
Recently a research group. has postulated a risk-prediction algorithm for VTE. This algorith helps:
 * Estimates individual risk for VTE
 * To start prophylaxis in patients at risk for VTE.

This algorithm does not work in these conditions:
 * History of venous thrombosis
 * Family history of venous thrombosis.
 * Pregnant patients
 * Patients on Anticoagulations
 * Symptoms suggestive of thrombosis.

The various variables that are taken into account are as follows

To calculate the risk prediction click here

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