Most deep vein thromboses (DVTs) start in the calf, and most probably resolve
spontaneously. Thrombi that remain confined to the calf rarely cause leg symptoms or …

Deep vein thrombosis and its sequelae pulmonary embolism and post-thrombotic syndrome
are some of the most common disorders. A thrombus either arises spontaneously or is …

Background The recurrence rate after deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is high and the risk
factors for recurrent thromboembolic events have only been investigated on a small scale …

Background A high plasma level of factor VIII is a risk factor for venous thromboembolism.
We evaluated the risk of a recurrence of thrombosis after an initial episode of spontaneous …

ContextData on the recurrence rate of venous thrombotic events and the effect of several risk
factors, including thrombophilia, remain controversial. The potential benefit of screening for …

Background: The optimum duration of anticoagulant therapy after an episode of deep
venous thrombosis (DVT) is controversial. Contributing to the controversy is uncertainty …

Context: It has been suggested that elevated total plasma homocysteine levels are
associated with the risk of venous thrombosis. Objective: To assess the relationship of …

Although hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy) is a well-known risk factor for the development of
cardiovascular disease, the underlying molecular mechanisms are not fully elucidated. Here …

Background Venous thromboembolism is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality during
pregnancy and the puerperium. However, the role of mutations in the prothrombin and factor …

High plasma levels of homocysteine are the results of the interplay between congenital and
environmental factors. In the last two decades, a growing amount of interest has focused on …