When sickle cell trait is not just trait: risk of VTE.

Abstract excerpt

The pathophysiology of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is complex. While perturbations in the coagulation system have generally been considered the primary driver of VTE risk, there is increasing recognition that additional whole-blood components also play a crucial role in clot formation. The erythrocyte is a particularly important-and often overlooked-contributor to venous thrombi ("red clots"). Sickle cell trait...

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• Factor V
• SCT gene
• Mutation
• Prothrombin
• Risk Factors
• Sickle Cell Trait