Question

Why is immobility a risk factor for developing an embolism?

Answer 1

Immobility increases the risk of thrombosis, presumably due to stasis of blood flow in the venous system.

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Answer 2

Immobility increases the risk of thrombosis, presumably due to stasis of blood flow in the venous system. Relevant settings of immobility include bedrest, plaster casts on the legs and paresis of the legs due to neurological conditions.

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