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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
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 |
- Citation: Pitsilos C, Papadopoulos P, Givissis P, Chalidis B. Pulmonary embolism after shoulder surgery: Is it a real threat? World J Methodol 2025; 15(1): 98343
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