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Risk of obstetric and thromboembolic complications in family members of women with previous adverse obstetric outcomes carrying common inherited thombophilias.
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 1 Feb 2012
Villani M, Tiscia G L, Margaglione M, Colaizzo D, Fischetti L, Vergura P, Grandone E
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Factor (F)V Leiden and the prothrombin 20210A mutation (PTm) are associated with the occurrence of obstetric complications, including pregnancy-related venous thromboembolism (VTE). It is not known whether family members of women with FV Leiden or PTm and previous obstetric complications have a higher risk of VTE or adverse obstetric outcomes. METHODS: A retrospective family study including 563...
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