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Arterial thrombosis and the role of thrombophilia.
Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis - 1 Sept 2007
Boekholdt S Matthijs, Kramer Mark H H
Abstract excerpt
Thrombophilia is a prominent risk factor for venous thromboembolism. The role of thrombophilia in determining the risk of arterial thrombotic events is less well defined. In this review, we summarize the existing literature on the relationship between thrombophilic defects and the risk of arterial thrombosis, in particular myocardial infarction and stroke. The six defects reviewed are the factor V Leiden...
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