All of the following are associated with the formation of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) EXCEPT:

a. blood vessel injury.
b. age greater than 40 years.
c. hypercoagulability.
d. venous stasis.


B
Age is not directly linked to the development of a DVT. The other three listed options make up Virchow's triad of the primary factors that lead to a DVT.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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