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Risk factors for venous thromboembolism in pre-and postmenopausal women.
Thrombosis research - 1 Oct 2012
Bergendal Annica, Bremme Katarina, Hedenmalm Karin, Lärfars Gerd, Odeberg Jacob, Persson Ingemar, Sundström Anders, Kieler Helle
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Hemostasis in women is affected by changes of estrogen levels. The role of endogenous estrogens on risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the importance of acquired and genetic risk factors for VTE in pre-and postmenopausal women. METHOD: In a nationwide case-control study we included as cases 1470 women, 18 to 64years of age with a first time...
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