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Increased activation of blood coagulation in pregnant women with the Factor V Leiden mutation.
Thrombosis research - 1 Oct 2014
Kjellberg Ulla, van Rooijen Marianne, Bremme Katarina, Hellgren Margareta
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BACKGROUND: The risk of venous thromboembolism is enhanced in pregnant carriers of the Factor V Leiden mutation. The primary aim of the study was to compare prothrombin fragments 1+2, soluble fibrin and D-dimer levels in pregnant Factor V Leiden mutation carriers with those in non-carriers. Secondary aims were to evaluate whether these biomarkers could predict placenta-mediated complications or venous...
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