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High plasma levels of factor VIII: an important risk factor for isolated pulmonary embolism.
Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) - 1 Jan 2006
Erkekol Ferda Oner, Ulu Arzu, Numanoglu Numan, Akar Nejat
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OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to investigate whether factor V Leiden and prothrombin G20210A mutations, elevated levels of factor VIII and factor IX are associated with pulmonary embolism (PE). METHODS: Sixty-four patients with objectively documented PE and 64 control subjects were included in this study. The authors divided the 64 subjects with PE into those with PE and deep vein thrombosis (combined form...
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