Mechanisms of Disease: Mechanisms of Thrombus Formation

Thrombosis is a critical event in the arterial diseases associated with myocardial infarction and stroke, and venous thromboembolic disorders account for considerable morbidity and mortality. [...]venous thrombosis is the second leading cause of death in patients with cancer.

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Published inThe New England journal of medicine Vol. 359; no. 9; p. 938
Main Authors Furie, Bruce, Furie, Barbara C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Boston Massachusetts Medical Society 28.08.2008
Subjects
Blood clots
Blood platelets
Collagen
Endothelium
Heart attacks
Nitric oxide
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Summary:Thrombosis is a critical event in the arterial diseases associated with myocardial infarction and stroke, and venous thromboembolic disorders account for considerable morbidity and mortality. [...]venous thrombosis is the second leading cause of death in patients with cancer.
ISSN:0028-4793
1533-4406
DOI:10.1056/NEJMra0801082