The Most Significant Risk Factors for the Development of Thrombus

question 21

Multiple Choice

The most significant risk factors for the development of thrombus formation are referred to as the Virchow triad and include:

• A)endothelial injury to blood vessels.
• B)turbulent arterial blood flow.
• C)rapid coagulation of the blood.
• D)stagnant venous blood flow.
• E)history of obesity.

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