Table 2 Risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE) among cirrhotic patients
VTE risk factors | Cirrhotic patients with VTE N = 6 | Cirrhotic patients without VTE N = 220 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
History of DVT | 2 (33.3%) | 0 (0%) | Â |
Post-operative | 0 | 6 (2.7%) | Â |
Bedridden | 0 | 7 (3.2%) | Â |
History of malignancy | 0 | 5 (2.3%) | Â |
Femoral central line | 1 (16.7%) | 30 (13.6%) | 0.57 |
IJ &SC central line | 1 (16.7%) | 35 (15.9%) | 1 |
Diabetes mellitus | 4 (66.7%) | 91 (41.3%) | 0.24 |