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Factor V Leiden, antiphospholipid antibodies and thrombosis in systemic lupus erythematosus.
Thrombosis and haemostasis - 1 Oct 1996
Fijnheer R, Horbach D A, Donders R C, Vilé H, von Oort E, Nieuwenhuis H K, Gmelig-Meijling F H, de Groot P G, Derksen R H
Abstract excerpt
Thromboembolic complications are frequently observed in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Significant associations have been reported between these complications and the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies, notably the lupus anticoagulant and anticardiolipin antibodies. Factor V Leiden is a genetic disorder associated with an increased risk of venous thrombosis. We studied these factors in 173...
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