Thrombosis

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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

Acceptable if a single deep vein thrombosis in the leg, the donor has been fully evaluated to exclude an underlying disease and the donor has completed the required course of anticoagulant therapy. Otherwise defer.

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