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Common genetic risk factors of venous thromboembolism in Western and Asian populations.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 4 Mar 2016
Huang S S, Liu Y, Jing Z C, Wang X J, Mao Y M
Abstract excerpt
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a multifactorial disorder involving both acquired and genetic risk factors. The common genetic factors in Western populations have been studied and reported for several decades, while studies on Asian populations are relatively scarce. Evidence suggests that the prevalence and genetic risk factors of VTE vary significantly among ethnic populations. In this review, we summarize the...
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