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The genetics of venous thromboembolism. A meta-analysis involving approximately 120,000 cases and 180,000 controls.
Thrombosis and haemostasis - 1 Aug 2009
Gohil Reya, Peck George, Sharma Pankaj
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We conducted a systematic and comprehensive meta-analysis on all candidate genes to assess their genetic contribution to the aetiology of venous thromboembolism (VTE) (pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis) in all ethnic groups. Electronic databases were searched until and including January 2008 for any candidate gene investigated in VTE. Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were determined...
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