Flow Charts of Girolami et al to Minimize Thrombosis Associated with Oral Contraceptive Therapy

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Girolami et al developed two flows chart to minimize the risk of thrombosis in women receiving oral contraceptive therapy (OCT). This can help keep women on oral contraceptive therapy thrombosis free. The authors are from the University of Padua in Italy.

Entry points:

(1) family history of thrombotic episodes (Figure 1, page 35)

(2) woman's personal history of thrombotic episodes (Figure 2, page 36)

Entry Point	History	Laboratory Test Findings	Decision
family history	negative	optional	OCT if personal history negative
	positive with secondary cause	optional	OCT if personal history negative
	positive, idiopathic	negative	short cycle OCT if personal history negative
	positive, idiopathic	positive	no OCT
personal history	negative	optional	OCT if no other medical contraindications
	positive with secondary cause	negative	short cycle OCT
	positive with secondary cause	positive	no OCT
	positive, idiopathic	negative	no OCT
	positive, idiopathic	positive	no OCT

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ICD-10