Article
Activated protein C resistance and factor V Leiden mutation are independent risk factors for venous thromboembolism.
Annals of internal medicine - 20 Apr 1999
Rodeghiero F, Tosetto A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Resistance to activated protein C due to the factor V R506Q (Leiden) mutation is the most common clotting abnormality in patients with venous thromboembolism. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the risk for venous thromboembolism associated with the factor V Leiden mutation or with resistance to...
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