High levels of coagulation factors and venous thrombosis risk: strongest association for factor VIII and von Willebrand factor

ConclusionsOur results imply that the observed relationship between VT and coagulation factor levels can be largely explained by FVIII and VWF. FVIII and VWF levels were also associated with the highest VT risk.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis - November 24, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Inge M. Rietveld, Willem M. Lijfering, Saskia le Cessie, Mettine H.A. Bos, Frits R. Rosendaal, Pieter H. Reitsma, Suzanne C. Cannegieter Tags: Original Article ‐ Clinical Haemostasis and Thrombosis Source Type: research