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Genetic risk factors for venous thromboembolism.
Expert review of hematology - 1 Sept 2020
Zöller Bengt, Svensson Peter J, Dahlbäck Björn, Lind-Hallden Christina, Hallden Christer, Elf Johan
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INTRODUCTION: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a complex disease that aggregates in families. Both acquired and genetic risk factors are important. Proper recognition and management of high-risk individuals are important. AREAS COVERED: The genetic risk factors for VTE, the clinical consequences, and future perspectives are summarized. Classical thrombophilia i.e., factor V Leiden (rs6025), the prothrombin G20210A...
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