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Abnormally short activated partial thromboplastin time values are associated with increased risk of recurrence of venous thromboembolism after oral anticoagulation withdrawal.
British journal of haematology - 1 Jul 2006
Legnani Cristina, Mattarozzi Silvia, Cini Michela, Cosmi Benilde, Favaretto Elisabetta, Palareti Gualtiero
Abstract excerpt
This study prospectively evaluated the relationship between activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) and risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) recurrence after oral anticoagulant (OA) withdrawal in patients with a previous unprovoked VTE event. Six hundred twenty-eight patients (331 males; median age: 67 years) were followed after OA interruption (mean follow-up = 22 months). Three to four weeks from OA...
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