Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1: a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis after total hip arthroplasty

Abstract Background The onset of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients after total hip arthroplasty (THA) may expand or enlarge and subsequently lead to significant mortality. The objective of this study was to investigate potential risk factors for DVT in patients after THA. Methods Eligible patie...

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Main Authors: Ju Tang, Wei Zhu, Xiaoliang Mei, Zhenxiang Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0716-2