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Are you at Risk ?

Thrombosis remains a major cause of death in the UK yet many people have little or no understanding about the causes and effects of thrombosis, and how it can be prevented.

Take the VTE assessment below to check your risk of VTE.

Check if you're at risk of blood clots

Blood clots are rare in young, healthy people.

You're more likely to get them if you:

  • are staying in or recently left hospital – especially if you can't move around much (like after an operation)
  • are overweight
  • smoke
  • are using combined hormonal contraception such as the combined pill, contraceptive patch or vaginal ring
  • have had a blood clot before

There are also other things that increase your risk of clots.

Find out your risk to VTE

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Are you at risk of blood clots?

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a condition where a blood clot forms in a vein. This is most common in a leg vein, where it's known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). A blood clot in the lungs is called pulmonary embolism (PE).

The chance of developing them increases if you're immobile and unwell or need surgery.

Use this tool to check if you're at risk of VTE and find out the simple things you can do to reduce your risk.

Q 1 of 11

Are you?

Q 2 of 11

How old are you?


Under 40

Between 40 and 60

Over 60 years old

Q 1 of 1

What does your waist measure?


How to measure your waist
Less than 88cm (35in)

More than 88 cms (35in)

Unsure

Q 3 of 11

What does your waist measure?

How to measure your waist
Less than 102cm (40in)

More than 102 cms (40in)

Unsure

Q 1 of 1

Are you on any of the following medication?

Oral contraceptive pill (birth control pill)

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

I'm not on either of these medications

Q 4 of 11

Have you been diagnosed with any of the following? (You can pick more than one)

Deep vein thrombosis (leg vein clot)

Pulmonary embolism (lung clot)

I haven't been diagnosed with any of these conditions

Q 5 of 11

Has any of your close family (child, mother, father, brother or sister) been diagnosed with the following? (You can pick more than one)

Deep vein thrombosis (leg vein clot)

Pulmonary embolism (lung clot)

None of my close family members have been diagnosed with these conditions

Q 6 of 11

Have you been diagnosed with any of the following conditions? (You can pick more than one)

Acute infectious disease
Lung disease

Inflammatory disease such as ulcerative colitis

Acute infectious disease such as pneumonia

Sticky blood conditions such as thrombophilia

Lower limb paralysis

Varicose veins

No

Q 7 of 11

Do you have heart disease or have you had a heart attack or stroke in the last six months?

Yes
No

Q 8 of 11

Are you undergoing treatment for cancer?

Yes
No

Q 9 of 11

Have you had any of the following operations or procedures in the last 12 weeks? (You can pick more than one)

Abdominal or stomach surgery

Pelvic or hip fracture or any major trauma

Major orthopaedic surgery including hip or knee replacement

Surgical procedure requiring an overnight stay in hospital

Plaster cast on lower leg

I have had none of these

Q 10 of 11

Are you due to be admitted to hospital for surgery or other treatment?

Yes
No

Q 1 of 1

Are you pregnant or did you give birth up to 12 weeks ago?

Yes
No

Q 11 of 11

Do you smoke?

Yes
No
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Our priority is for everyone to KNOW the Risks Signs & Symptoms of VTE and to support research to extend UNDERSTANDING into the PREVENTION and BEST MANAGEMENT of VTE.


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