Table 1.
Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolism13,a
| Factor(s) | Score |
|---|---|
| Active cancerb | 3 |
| Previous VTE (superficial vein thrombosis excluded) | 3 |
| Reduced mobilityc | 3 |
| Already known thrombophilic conditiond | 3 |
| Recent trauma and/or surgery (≤1 month) | 2 |
| Elderly age (>70 years) | 1 |
| Heart and/or respiratory failure | 1 |
| Acute myocardial infarction or ischemic stroke | 1 |
| Acute infection and/or rheumatologic disorder | 1 |
| Obesity (BMI ≥30) | 1 |
| Ongoing hormonal treatment | 1 |
| Total score | ≥4 = high VTE risk |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; VTE, venous thromboembolism.
aAdapted from Padua Prediction Score.13
bPatients who have local or distant metastases and/or have received chemotherapy or radiotherapy in the previous 6 months.
cBedrest with bathroom privileges (due to either patient’s limitations or physician’s orders) for at least 3 days.
dDefects of antithrombin, protein C or S, or factor V Leiden; G20210A prothrombin mutation; or antiphospholipid syndrome.