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Is thrombophilia a major risk factor for deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities among Lebanese patients?
Vascular health and risk management - 1 Jan 2009
Kreidy R, Irani-Hakime N
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AIM: Factor V Leiden (R506Q) mutation is the most commonly observed inherited genetic abnormality related to vein thrombosis. Lebanon has one of the highest frequencies of this mutation in the world with a prevalence of 14.4% in the general population. The aim of this study is to define risk factors including inherited genetic abnormalities among Lebanese patients with lower extremity deep vein thrombosis. We...
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