Recurrent VTE

Serious or fatal bleeding

Both recurrent VTE and severe bleeding

Initial unprovoked VTE

Low platelet count

Increased age

Initial proximal DVT or PE

Previous bleeding

Cancer

Thrombophilia

Recent major bleeding

Immobilization

Residual proximal thrombosis

Previous stroke

Recent surgery (transient)

Male sex

Hepatic failure

Severe renal impairment

Elevated D-dimer concentrations

Diabetes

When not receiving anticoagulation

Abnormal prothrombin time

Pregnancy

Thrombocytopenia

Anticoagulation lasting < 3 months

Poor anticoagulant control

Comorbidity

Anemia