Association between Thrombophilia and the Post-Thrombotic Syndrome
Joint Authors
Kahn, Susan R.
Rabinovich, Anat
Source
International Journal of Vascular Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-05-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The post thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a chronic condition that develops in 20%–40% of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) patients.
While risk factors that predispose to the development of venous thromboembolism (VTE) are widely known, factors that influence the development of PTS after DVT have not been well elucidated.
Over 10% of the general population is affected by one or more identifiable inherited thrombophilias which have been shown to underlie at least 1/3 of cases of VTE.
The various thrombophilias are important risk factors for VTE, but it is unknown whether they also increase the risk for development of PTS.
We performed a review of studies that have reported on the association between thrombophilia and the development of PTS in populations of patients with DVT and with chronic venous ulcers.
Studies vary with regards to the definition of PTS, study design, follow-up period, and present conflicting results.
Based on these results, the question of whether thrombophilia predisposes to the development of PTS remains unanswered.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rabinovich, Anat& Kahn, Susan R.. 2013. Association between Thrombophilia and the Post-Thrombotic Syndrome. International Journal of Vascular Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005923
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rabinovich, Anat& Kahn, Susan R.. Association between Thrombophilia and the Post-Thrombotic Syndrome. International Journal of Vascular Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005923
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rabinovich, Anat& Kahn, Susan R.. Association between Thrombophilia and the Post-Thrombotic Syndrome. International Journal of Vascular Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005923
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1005923