Great saphenous vein stump: a risk factor for superficial/deep venous thrombosis and an indication for prophylactic anticoagulation? - a retrospective analysis
Background: Great saphenous vein (GSV) grafts are used for coronary artery bypass surgeries, but the remaining stump of the GSV may be the nidus for superficial and deep vein thrombosis. This study aims to determine the risk of thrombosis in the GSV stump in patients who developed lower extremity sw...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Greater Baltimore Medical Center
2019-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2019.1655626 |