Deep Vein Thrombosis | Causes & Risk Factors

Am I at risk for DVT?

You are at higher risk for DVT if you:

• Are 60 years of age or older
• Are inactive for a long period of time, such as when you are flying in an airplane, taking a long car trip or recovering in bed after surgery
• Have inherited a condition that causes increased blood clotting
• Have an injury or surgery that reduces blood flow to a body part
• Are pregnant or have recently given birth
• Are overweight or obese
• Have varicose veins
• Have cancer, even if you are being treated for it
• Are taking birth control pills or receiving hormone therapy, including for postmenopausal symptoms
• Have a central venous catheter

Your risk for DVT increases if you have several risk factors at the same time.