Background Hereditary and acquired thrombophilia are risk factors for venous
thromboembolism (VTE). Whether testing helps guide management decisions is …

In February 2022, these guidelines were reviewed by an expert work group convened by
ASH. Review included limited searches for new evidence and discussion of the search …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common condition that can lead to complications such
as postphlebitic syndrome, chronic pulmonary artery hypertension, and death. The approach …

Thrombophilia is the term now used to describe predisposition to increased risk of venous
and occasionally arterial thromboembolism due to hematological abnormalities. It can be a …

Background Tests for thrombophilia are being performed on a large scale in people after
venous thromboembolism (VTE) even though the benefits of testing are still subject to …

Inherited thrombophilia is a blood coagulation disorder that increases the risk for venous
thromboembolism (VTE). During the last decades, the practice of testing has evolved from …

BACKGROUND: There is scarce information on the management habits with regard to
thrombophilia testing in patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE). PATIENTS AND …

In the mid-19th century, Virchow identified hypercoagulability as part of the triad leading to
venous thrombosis, but the specific causes of hypercoagulability remained a mystery for …

Thrombophilia is generally defined as an inherited disorder of the hemostatic system that
results in an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). There are several well …

Terry McCormack general practitioner and1 honorary professor of primary care
cardiovascular medicine1, Marie C Harrisingh senior technical analyst2, Daniel Horner …