Thrombophilia
Clinical Aspects | Genetic Causes | Acquired Causes
Acquired Causes of Venous Thrombosis
The incidence of venous thrombosis increases dramatically with age. The rate of occurrence changes from approximately one per 100,000 individuals younger than 40 years of age to one per 1000 individuals older than 75.12 A number of acquired conditions that are associated with an increased risk of thrombosis have been identified. They are listed in Table 3.15
Table 3.-Acquired Conditions Associated With Thrombosis.15
Antiphospholipid antibodies
Atrial fibrillation
Congestive heart failure
Diabetes mellitus
Estrogen therapy
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
Hypertension
Hyperviscosity
Immobilization |
Malignancy
Myeloproliferative disorders
Nephrotic syndrome
Oral contraceptive therapy
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
Postoperative state
Pregnancy
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Trauma |
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