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) |