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World J Methodol. Mar 20, 2025; 15(1): 98343
Published online Mar 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i1.98343
Table 2 National Institute for Health and Care Excellence patient-related risk factors for venous thromboembolism[62]
Over 60 years of age
Obesity (BMI > 30 kg/m2)
Known thrombophilia
Dehydration
Active cancer or cancer treatment
One or more significant medical comorbidity
Personal history or first degree relative with a history of VTE
Varicose veins with phlebitis
Hormone replacement therapy
Oestrogen-containing contraceptive therapy
Pregnancy or delivery in the previous 6 weeks