Article
The risk of recurrent venous thromboembolism in heterozygous carriers of factor V Leiden and a first spontaneous venous thromboembolism.
Archives of internal medicine - 11 Nov 2002
Eichinger Sabine, Weltermann Ansgar, Mannhalter Christine, Minar Erich, Bialonczyk Christine, Hirschl Mirko, Schönauer Verena, Lechner Klaus, Kyrle Paul A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Factor V (FV) Leiden is a risk factor for venous thrombosis (VT). Data on its influence on the risk of recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) are controversial owing to different study designs and patient cohorts. METHODS: We reevaluated the risk of recurrence among heterozygous carri...
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