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Thromboembolism in heart transplantation: role of prothrombin G20210A and factor V Leiden.
Transplantation - 15 Sept 2005
Miriuka Santiago G, Langman Loralie J, Evrovski Jovan, Miner Stephen E S, Kozuszko Stella, D'Mello Nisha, Delgado Diego H, Wong Betty Y L, Ross Heather J, Cole David E C
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Thromboembolism has been reported as a frequent complication after cardiac transplantation. Many risk factors for thrombosis may explain this, such as metabolic alterations and the use of cyclosporine. In the general population, two single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), factor V Leiden and prothrombin G20210A (PT G20210A), have been associated with a significant increase in the risk of thrombosis....
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