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Increased lipoprotein (a) levels as an independent risk factor for venous thromboembolism.
Blood - 15 Nov 2000
von Depka M, Nowak-Göttl U, Eisert R, Dieterich C, Barthels M, Scharrer I, Ganser A, Ehrenforth S
Abstract excerpt
Elevation of serum lipoprotein (a) (Lp[a]) is a known risk factor predisposing to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. However, little is known about the role of increased Lp(a) in venous thromboembolism (VTE). This study evaluated the role of Lp(a) among a panel of established hereditary thrombogenic defects in patients with VTE. A total of 685 consecutive patients with at least one episode of VTE and 266...
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