Relation between acute hypoxia and activation of coagulation in human beings.

The risk of venous thrombosis may be increased during aeroplane flights, which may, partly, relate to activation of coagulation by hypoxia that is caused by the reduction of pressure in the aircraft cabin. To find out whether hypoxia activates coagulation, we exposed eight healthy human participants...

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Main Authors: Crosby, A, Talbot, N, Harrison, P, Keeling, D, Robbins, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2003