An investigation of sickle cell trait, body mass index, and fitness in relation to venous thromboembolism among African American adults.

D Alan NelsonPatricia A DeusterFrancis G O'ConnorDaniel Baxter Edgeworth Lianne M Kurina

Published in: Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH (2021)

We found no evidence of increased VTE risk associated with SCT in this population. However, lower fitness levels and BMI increases were so associated.

Keyphrases

venous thromboembolism
african american
body composition
physical activity
direct oral anticoagulants
body mass index
genome wide
weight gain