Risk Factors

Blood Clot Risk Factors

Trauma or Injury(auto accident or a fall)

Hospital stay or long-term bed rest

Inherited or genetic blood clotting disorder

Hormone replacement therapy

Birth control medication

Obesity

Increased risk over the age of 60

More than 4 hours of travel by plane, car, bus, or train without walking

Surgery

Cancer and treatment of cancer

Bone Fracture

Knee or hip replacement

Smoking

Pregnancy

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