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Risk factors for peripheral venous disease resemble those for venous thrombosis: the San Diego Population Study.
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 1 Aug 2010
Cushman M, Callas P W, Denenberg J O, Bovill E G, Criqui M H
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Clinically silent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is common and may cause chronic venous disease that resembles post-thrombotic syndrome. OBJECTIVE: We evaluated whether peripheral venous disease in a general population shares risk factors with DVT. METHODS: In an established cohort of 2404 men and women, the San Diego Population Study, peripheral venous disease was evaluated using physical examination,...
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