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Factor V Leiden: prevalence and thromboembolic complications after total hip replacement in Ireland.
Irish journal of medical science - 1 Dec 2007
Bowler D J M, Bale E, O'Byrne J
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BACKGROUND: The Factor V Leiden (FVL) mutation is the commonest genetic abnormality associated with venous thromboembolism. AIMS: To determine the prevalence of the FVL mutation in Irish patients undergoing total hip replacement and whether it has an increased risk of deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism (DVT/PE). METHODS: Prospective screening of 113 patients over 2 years. All had prophylaxis against...
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