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Virchow’s triad

s.i.t: statis, injury, thrombophilia

  • Stasis:
    • bed rest,
    • inactivity
    • CHF
    • CVA w/in 3 mo
    • air travel >6 h.
  • Injury to endothelium:
    • trauma
    • surgery
    • prior DVT
    • inflam
    • central catheter.
  • Thrombophilia: genetic disorders (qv),