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Inherited Thrombophilia and Venous Thromboembolism
1 Oct 2006
Abstract excerpt
The term thrombophilia includes any inherited and acquired disorders associated with an increased tendency to venous thromboembolism (VTE). Inherited thrombophilia is one of the main determinants of VTE, and the presence of inherited thrombophilic defects exposed carriers to increased risks for VTE compared with noncarriers. There is no clear relationship between clinical manifestations and the type of underlying...
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