Prevalence and Outcomes of Thrombophilia in Patients with Acute Pulmonary Embolism.

Munzir ObaidAyman El-MenyarMohammad AsimHassan Al-Thani

Published in: Vascular health and risk management (2020)

Deficiencies of protein S, protein C, and antithrombin III are the leading causes of thrombophilic defects. Patients with hereditary thrombophilia are at increased risk of acute PE, particularly among young individuals. Therefore, early detection of thrombophilic defects together with other unprovoked risk factors could reduce the risk of recurrent VTE.

Keyphrases

pulmonary embolism
risk factors
venous thromboembolism
inferior vena cava
protein protein
liver failure
amino acid
respiratory failure
drug induced
type diabetes
intensive care unit
adipose tissue
aortic dissection
metabolic syndrome
glycemic control
acute respiratory distress syndrome