Variability of the VTE-Risk
VTE-Risk modifiers
Patient-related factors
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Older age
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Gender
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Race
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Higher in African Americans
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Lower in Asians
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Patient comorbidities
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History of VTE
Cancer-related factors
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Site of cancer
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Stage
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Initial period after diagnosis
Treatment-related factors
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Major surgery
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Hospitalization
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Chemotherapy
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Central venous catheters
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Hormonal therapy
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Antiangiogenic agents
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ESAs
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Transfusions
Rao MV et al. In Khorana and Francis, eds. Cancer-associated thrombosis;2007
