What are the most significant risk factors for the development of thrombus formation as referred to by the Virchow triad? (Select all that apply.)
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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The risk for developing spontaneous thrombi is related to several factors,referred to as the Virchow triad: (1)injury to the blood vessel endothelium,(2)abnormalities of blood flow,and (3)hypercoagulability of the blood.Obesity is not associated with the triad.

What Are the Most Significant Risk Factors for the Development