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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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.

The Most Significant Risk Factors for the Development of Thrombus