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Thrombophilia and Pregnancy
1 Mar 2005
Abstract excerpt
Preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction and placental abruption greatly contribute to maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Thrombophilia is an inherited or acquired condition that predisposes individuals to venous and/or arterial thrombosis. Recently, three important inherited thrombophilias have been discovered. An inherited mutation in the gene coding for coagulation factor V (factor V Leiden), and...
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