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Do Factor V Leiden and Prothrombin G20210A Mutations Predict Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism in Older Patients?
The American journal of medicine - 1 Oct 2017
Méan Marie, Limacher Andreas, Stalder Odile, Angelillo-Scherrer Anne, Alberio Lorenzo, Fontana Pierre, Beer Hans-Jürg, Rodondi Nicolas, Lämmle Bernhard, Aujesky Drahomir
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The value of genetic thrombophilia testing in elderly patients with an unprovoked venous thromboembolism is unclear. We assessed whether the Factor V Leiden and the prothrombin G20210A mutation are associated with recurrent venous thromboembolism in elderly patients in a prospective multicenter cohort study. METHODS: We genotyped the Factor V Leiden and the prothrombin G20210A mutation in 354...
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