Table 2.
Risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE) among cirrhotic patients
| VTE risk factors | Cirrhotic patients with VTE N = 6 | Cirrhotic patients without VTE N = 220 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| History of DVT | 2 (33.3%) | 0 (0%) | |
| Post-operative | 0 | 6 (2.7%) | |
| Bedridden | 0 | 7 (3.2%) | |
| History of malignancy | 0 | 5 (2.3%) | |
| Femoral central line | 1 (16.7%) | 30 (13.6%) | 0.57 |
| IJ &SC central line | 1 (16.7%) | 35 (15.9%) | 1 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 4 (66.7%) | 91 (41.3%) | 0.24 |
Values are expressed as numbers and percentages
IJ: internal jugular, SC: subclavian