Enhanced in vivo and ex vivo thrombin generation after lower-leg trauma, but not after knee arthroscopy

Enhanced in vivo and ex vivo thrombin generation after lower-leg trauma, but not after knee arthroscopy

Abstract Background There is room for improvement of prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) after lower-leg cast application or knee arthroscopy. Information about the mechanism of clot formation in these patients may be useful to identify new prophylaxis targets. We aimed to study the effect of...

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Main Authors: Carolina E. Touw, Banne Nemeth, Raymond A. van Adrichem, Astrid van Hylckama Vlieg, Rob G. H. H. Nelissen, Ton Lisman, Suzanne C. Cannegieter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:Thrombosis Journal
Subjects:
Leg injury
Knee injury
Arthroscopy
Coagulation
Thrombin generation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12959-023-00493-4

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