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Venous thromboembolism in young women; role of thrombophilic mutations and oral contraceptive use.
European heart journal - 1 Jun 2002
Legnani C, Palareti G, Guazzaloca G, Cosmi B, Lunghi B, Bernardi F, Coccheri S
Abstract excerpt
AIMS: The interaction between the R506Q mutation of factor V and the G20210A mutation of prothrombin with oral contraceptives on venous thromboembolism was evaluated. METHODS AND RESULTS: Three hundred and one women of reproductive age who had venous thromboembolism (140 while using oral contraceptives) and 650 healthy women (173 on oral contraceptives at presentation) were examined. Of the patients, 19.3% were...
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