What are the 7 most common acquired conditions that lead to DVT and thromboembolism ? 

Antihospholipid syndrome

Anticardiolipin antibodies

Lupus antibodies

Hyperhomocysteinemia

Activated protein C resistance

Malignancy

Autoimmune disorders

Sometimes, the first clinical presentation of a deep vein clot is a malignancy that has hereto yet to be diagnosed. Patients are investigated and found to have a malignant tumor, such as breast cancer, lung cancer or colon cancer !