Variable

Frequency (%)

Medical risk factors

Hypertension

29 (37.2)

Previous VTE

9 (11.5)

Autoimmune disease

1 (1.3)

Cancer

5 (11.5)

Pulmonary tuberculosis

3 (3.8)

Cardiovascular disease

10 (12.8)

HIV infection

11 (14.1)

Dyslipidemia

3 (3.8)

Central venous catheterization

4 (5.1)

Others

15 (19.2)

Recent surgical intervention

Gynecology/obstetrical

4 (5.1)

Obstetrical

Pregnancy

1 (1.3)

Puerperium

2 (2.6)

Abortion

1 (1.3)

Social risk factors

Exogenous hormones

1 (1.3)

Immobility

16 (20.5)

Smoking/toxicomania

8 (10.3)

Obesity

35 (44.9)

Long-haul travel (≥4 hours)

14 (17.9)

Family history of VTE

3 (3.8)