Virchow’s Triad

Virchow’s Triad refers to the three primary factors contributing to thrombosis: venous stasis, endothelial injury, and hypercoagulability. Understanding this triad is crucial in clinical practice as it helps identify patients at risk for venous thromboembolism, guiding prevention and management strategies. A key association is deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to serious complications such as pulmonary embolism if not promptly diagnosed and treated.