Deep-vein thrombosis
Etiology
Etiology
Etiology
Risk factors
- Bed rest or immobility
- Hypercoagulable state, eg, malignancy, nephrotic syndrome, inherited defect
- Advanced age
- Oral contraceptive use
- Systemic lupus erythematosus or antiphospholipid antibody syndrome
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