What are the Risks for DVT & PE?
The risk of DVT and PE is greater in people: over 40 years of age who have had blood clots already with a family history of blood clots suffering from or who have had treatment for cancer with certain blood diseases being treated for heart failure and circulation problems who have had recent surgery especially on the hips or knees who have an inherited clotting tendency who are very tall DVT is also more common in women who: are pregnant have recently had a baby are taking the contraceptive pill are on hormone replacement therapy or HRT. These groups make up 90 to 95% of all those who get DVT and/or PE.
