Hypercoagulable states. Their causes and management

Recognition of patients who should be evaluated for either hereditary or acquired hypercoagulable states is important so that treatment may be instituted if necessary to prevent thrombosis. Close attention to the medical history, medications, family history, and circumstantial risk factors can help...

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Published inPostgraduate medicine Vol. 91; no. 3; p. 117
Main Authors Bowen, K J, Vukelja, S J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 15.02.1992
Subjects
Blood Coagulation Disorders - etiology
Blood Coagulation Disorders - genetics
Blood Coagulation Disorders - therapy
Female
Humans
Pregnancy
Risk Factors
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Summary:Recognition of patients who should be evaluated for either hereditary or acquired hypercoagulable states is important so that treatment may be instituted if necessary to prevent thrombosis. Close attention to the medical history, medications, family history, and circumstantial risk factors can help identify patients at risk so that morbidity and mortality may be reduced. Patients with hereditary thrombosis should receive lifelong anticoagulation.
ISSN:0032-5481
DOI:10.1080/00325481.1992.11701229