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The Role of Platelets in Venous Thromboembolism.
Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis - 1 Apr 2016
Montoro-García Silvia, Schindewolf Marc, Stanford Sophia, Larsen Ole Halfdan, Thiele Thomas
Abstract excerpt
Multiple factors contribute to the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Platelets have attracted much interest in arterial cardiovascular disease, whereas their role in VTE has received much less attention. Recent evidence suggests that platelets may play a more important role in VTE than previously anticipated. This review discusses the mechanisms that link platelets with venous thrombotic disease and their...
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