Venous thromboembolism
- 26 January 2006
- Vol. 332 (7535) , 215-219
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.332.7535.215
Abstract
The causes of venous thromboembolism can be hereditary or acquired. A risk factor for thrombosis often can be identified in over 80% of patients, but usually more than one factor is at play in a patient.Keywords
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