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Retinal vein occlusion: a form of venous thrombosis or a complication of atherosclerosis? A meta-analysis of thrombophilic factors.
Thrombosis and haemostasis - 1 Jun 2005
Janssen Mirian C H, den Heijer Martin, Cruysberg Johannes R M, Wollersheim Hub, Bredie Sebastian J H
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Previous studies have shown an increased risk of retinal vein occlusion (RVO) in patients with hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and diabetes mellitus. Literature on the association between thrombophilic factors and RVO consists of small studies and case reports. The objective was to determine the relationship between thrombophilic risk factors and RVO. Thrombophilic risk factors analyzed were...
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