Article
Evaluation of factor V Leiden, prothrombin and methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene mutations in patients with severe pregnancy complications in northern Finland.
Gynecologic and obstetric investigation - 1 Jan 2006
Jarvenpaa J, Pakkila M, Savolainen E-R, Perheentupa A, Jarvela I, Ryynanen M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Thrombosis in placenta may lead to severe pregnancy complications. Most important inherited thrombophilias are factor V Leiden mutation, prothrombin mutation, and methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase mutation. The aim of our research was to evaluate the prevalence of inherited thrombophilias in severe pregnancy complications and in normal pregnancies. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study subjects with...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.