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Thrombus stability explains the factor V Leiden paradox: a mouse model.
Blood advances - 12 Nov 2019
Shaya S A, Westrick R J, Gross P L
Abstract excerpt
Humans carrying the factor V Leiden (FVL) variant have a fivefold increased risk for venous thrombosis. However, incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is proportionally greater than that of pulmonary embolism (PE) in these individuals. This is known as the FVL paradox. We hypothesized that the rate of initial DVT development is similar in FVL and noncarriers, but thrombi in FVL carriers are more stable and...
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