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[Advances in the genetics of venous thromboembolic disease].
Zhonghua xue ye xue za zhi = Zhonghua xueyexue zazhi - 14 Dec 2024
Xia Y Q, Tang L, Hu Y
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Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is clinically manifested as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). VTE is the third most prevalent vascular disease after coronary artery and cerebrovascular diseases. VTE is a multifactorial disease caused by the interaction of genetic and acquired risk factors. Genetic heritability is estimated to be 40%-60% based on studies of families, twins, and siblings. The...
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