Which of the following is NOT part of Virchow's Triad for DVT?

Virchow's Triad consists of three factors that contribute to the development of deep vein thrombosis (DVT): endothelial injury, hypercoagulable state, and venous stasis. Each of these components plays a crucial role in the pathophysiology of thrombus formation.

Endothelial injury refers to damage to the inner lining of blood vessels, which can provoke coagulation processes. A hypercoagulable state involves conditions that increase the tendency of blood to clot. Venous stasis is the slowing or pooling of blood in the veins, which promotes clot formation due to reduced blood flow.

In contrast, infection is not one of the factors included in Virchow’s Triad. While infections can lead to various complications and even contribute to an increased risk of thrombosis through inflammation or other mechanisms, they do not directly fit into the triad’s established categories that specifically describe the mechanics of thrombus formation in the context of DVT. Thus, identifying infection as not being part of Virchow's Triad clarifies its exclusion from the key factors that contribute to this condition.