The role of dyslipidemia and statins in venous thromboembolism

The role of dyslipidemia and statins in venous thromboembolism

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Recent studies have proposed an association between hyperlipidemia and venous thromboembolism (VTE). We review the epidemiological evidence linking dyslipidemia with VTE and examine several possible underlying mechanisms. We discuss the possible role of HMG CoA r...

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Main Authors: Rosendaal Frits R, Ray Joel G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2001-07-01
Series:Current Controlled Trials in Cardiovascular Medicine
Subjects:
HMG CoA reductase inhibitors
statins
deep vein thrombosis
venous thromboembolism
lipids
hyperlipidemia
Online Access:http://cvm.controlled-trials.com/content/2/4/165

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