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The presence of a high incidence of thrombotic events, mainly in nontransfusion-dependent β-thalassemia syndromes, has led to the identification of a hypercoagulable state in thalassemia patients. This article highlights the… Click to show full abstract
The presence of a high incidence of thrombotic events, mainly in nontransfusion-dependent β-thalassemia syndromes, has led to the identification of a hypercoagulable state in thalassemia patients. This article highlights the mechanisms leading to hypercoagulability in thalassemia. It also discusses the clinical experience and available evidence on prevention and management approaches.
Keywords:
hypercoagulability vascular;
vascular disease;
hypercoagulability;
thalassemia
Journal Title: Hematology/oncology clinics of North America
Year Published: 2018
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Journal Title: Hematology/oncology clinics of North America
Year Published: 2018
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