[Investigating the lifestyle among deep vein thrombosis inpatients of Qazvin hospitals [2010]]

Deep vein thrombosis is one of common cardiovascular diseases caused by formation of clot in a vein. Incorrect lifestyles such as prolonged immobilization, unsuitable nutrition, tobacco use, and substance abuse [alcohol, narcotic] are considered as important risk factors of cardiovascular diseases. This analytical study was designed to determine the type of lifestyle among inpatients with deep vein thrombosis [DVT] of Qazvin hospitals in 2010. Patients were selected through convenience sampling and evaluated by life style self-made questionnaire. Data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential [chi-square] statistics. According to our data, incorrect lifestyle was observed in many of patients