Impact of incident myocardial infarction on the risk of venous thromboembolism: the Tromsø Study

ConclusionsOur findings indicate that MI is associated with a transient increased VTE risk, independently of traditional atherosclerotic risk factors. The risk estimates were particularly high for PE.

Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis - May 9, 2016 Category: Hematology Authors: L. B. Rinde, C. Lind, B. Småbrekke, I. Njølstad, E. B. Mathiesen, T. Wilsgaard, M.‐L. Løchen, E. M. Hald, A. Vik, S. K. Brækkan, J.‐B. Hansen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research