Prothrombotic fibrin clot properties are associated with post-discharge venous thromboembolism in acutely ill medical patients

Reduced clot permeability and lysability have been reported in patients who experienced venous thromboembolism (VTE) following lower limb injury despite pharmacological thromboprophylaxis. We hypothesized that similarly altered fibrin clot properties characterize patients with post-discharge VTE despite thromboprophylaxis during prior hospitalization due to acute medical illnesses.

Source: Thrombosis Research - August 18, 2019 Category: Hematology Authors: Mariusz W ójcik, Lech Zaręba, Anetta Undas Tags: Full Length Article Source Type: research