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Frequency of thrombophilia-related genetic variations in patients with idiopathic pulmonary embolism in an urban emergency department.
Clinical chemistry - 1 Jun 2006
Kruse Lori, Mitchell Alice M, Camargo Carlos A, Hernandez Jackeline, Kline Jeffrey A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The frequency of the thrombophilic genetic variants factor V Leiden (FVL) G1691A, prothrombin G20210A, and methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T in acutely symptomatic ambulatory patients with idiopathic pulmonary embolism (PE) has not been measured. METHODS: This prospective case-control study included patients presenting to urban emergency departments (EDs) with chest pain or shortness...
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