Inflammation Markers and Incident Venous Thromboembolism: the REasons for Geographic And Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) Cohort.

CONCLUSION: Higher CRP and lower serum albumin were associated with increased VTE risk, and statistically mediated part of the association of BMI with VTE. These data suggest inflammation may be a potential mechanism underlying the relationship of obesity and VTE risk. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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Source: Thrombosis and Haemostasis - October 7, 2014 Category: Hematology Authors: Olson NC, Cushman M, Lutsey PL, McClure LA, Judd S, Tracy RP, Folsom AR, Zakai NA Tags: J Thromb Haemost Source Type: research