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Taller height as a risk factor for venous thromboembolism: a Mendelian randomization meta-analysis.
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 1 Jul 2017
Roetker N S, Armasu S M, Pankow J S, Lutsey P L, Tang W, Rosenberg M A, Palmer T M, MacLehose R F, Heckbert S R, Cushman M, de Andrade M, Folsom A R
Abstract excerpt
Essentials Observational data suggest taller people have a higher risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). We used Mendelian randomization techniques to further explore this association in three studies. Risk of VTE increased by 30-40% for each 10 cm increment in height. Height was more strongly associated with deep vein thrombosis than with pulmonary embolism. SUMMARY: Background Taller height is associated with a...
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