Table 2.

Common Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolism

Common Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolism
Personal or family history of clotting disorders (eg, factor V Leiden)
History of more than three pregnancies
Current pregnancy
Contraception use
Venous insufficiency
Chronic heart failure
Infectious disease
Recent muscular trauma
Confinement to a bed and/or armchair
Long-distance travel
Use of general anesthesia during surgery
Standing >6 hours per day
Performance of combined procedures
Performance of abdominoplasty