DVTs are most common in adults over age 60, but can occur at any age.
Sitting for long periods when traveling can increase the risk of DVTs. This is most likely when one or more of the risk factors listed below are also present. Risk factors include:
After a pacemaker catheter has been passed through the vein in the groin Bedrest Cigarette smoking Family history of blood clots Fractures in the pelvis or legs Giving birth within the last 6 months Heart failure Obesity Recent surgery (especially hip, knee, or female pelvic surgery) Too many blood cells being made by the bone marrow (polycythemia vera), causing the blood to be thicker and slower than normal
You're also more likely to develop DVT if you have any of the following conditions:
Blood that is more likely to clot (hypercoagulability) Cancer Taking estrogens or birth control pills. This risk is even higher if you smoke.
Who is at highest risk for Deep vein thrombosis ?
DVTs are most common in adults over age 60, but can occur at any age.
Sitting for long periods when traveling can increase the risk of DVTs. This is most likely when one or more of the risk factors listed below are also present. Risk factors include:
After a pacemaker catheter has been passed through the vein in the groin {{NAME}} smoking Family history of blood clots Fractures in the pelvis or legs Giving birth within the last 6 months Heart failure {{ORGANIZATION}} surgery (especially hip, knee, or female pelvic surgery) Too many blood cells being made by the bone marrow (polycythemia vera), causing the blood to be thicker and slower than normal
You're also more likely to develop DVT if you have any of the following conditions:
Blood that is more likely to clot (hypercoagulability) Cancer Taking estrogens or birth control pills. This risk is even higher if you smoke.