Virchow's triad

  • Pneumonic:
    VIR chow's triad

    V ascular trauma (endothelial injury)
    I ncreased coagulability (Pregnancy/postpartum, OCP, malignancy, severe burns)

    R educed blood flow (stasis)
  • Associated With:
    Pulmonary embolism



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July 21st 2010