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FV Leiden mutation and risk of recurrent venous thromboembolism in Serbian population.
Journal of thrombosis and thrombolysis - 1 Jun 2008
Kovac Mirjana, Mikovic Danijela, Antonijevic Nebojsa, Rakicevic Ljiljana, Djordjevic Valentina, Radojkovic Dragica, Elezovic Ivo
Abstract excerpt
The absolute rate of recurrence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is approximately 5% per year. There is a lower rate of recurrence in provoked VTE, and higher in idiopathic one. So far, there is no consensus whether hereditary thrombophilia should be considered as a persistent risk factor, and whether it requires long-term anticoagulant therapy. The aim of our study was to estimate the risk of recurrent VTE in...
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