Thrombosis

Acceptability at Recruitment

QUALIFIED

Acceptability at CT / Work-Up

QUALIFIED

Individual at Risk

Donor

Explanation of Condition

Blood clot in a blood vessel, usually a deep vein of the leg, although the arm or any other part of the body may be affected. Can be provoked (for example after a long haul flight) or unprovoked. Occasionally a clot will become dislodged and travel to the lungs, via the heart, which may be life-threatening (pulmonary embolism).

See also Thrombosis

Guidance

Unacceptable

More than one deep vein thrombosis in upper or lower extremities;

A single episode of atypical venous thrombosis, such as portal or mesenteric vein thrombosis;

A single pulmonary embolus, regardless of severity;

Coronary artery thrombosis, with or without underlying atherosclerosis;

Currently on anticoagulant therapy;

Axillary vein thrombosis with evidence of compromised venous return (arm oedema, dilated superficial venous system);

Any episode of arterial thrombosis;

Single unprovoked DVT;

Acceptable

A single provoked deep vein thrombosis in upper or lower extremities, and is at least seven days from completion of anticoagulant therapy;

Retinal vein thrombosis;

Superficial thrombophlebitis;

See also Thrombophilia if identified.

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

Blood Clot or Clots

Deep vein thrombosis

DVT

Pulmonary embolus

Pulmonary embolism

PE

Arterial thrombosis

Version

Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

15th June 2012