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Donald Correll: Key Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolism
Apr 15, 2026, 14:55

Donald Correll: Key Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolism

Donald Correll, Telemedicine Physician at Teladoc Health, shared a post on LinkedIn:

Flashcards from Physician Assistant (or Nurse Practitioner) – Acute Care Protocols.

Flashcard 1

List some risk factors for developing a venous thromboembolism (VTE).

Answer

Risk factors include immobilization, malignancy, inherited or acquired thrombophilia, acute medical illness, recent surgery, trauma, oral contraceptive use, pregnancy, prior PE, COPD, and heart failure.”

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