Why the study?
Are risk factors for atherosclerosis associated with venous thromboembolism?
Design
Meta-analysis
Authors
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Supports overlapping VTE-atherosclerosis pathways; leaves open whether risk-factor modification alters VTE risk.
Are risk factors for atherosclerosis associated with venous thromboembolism?
Atherosclerosis risk factors are significantly associated with venous thromboembolism, suggesting a shared pathophysiology that may influence clinical practice regarding VTE treatment.
Mi et al. (2016) studied this question.
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