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The hypercoagulable states

B M Alving1

  • 1Department of Hematology, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Washington, D.C.

Hospital Practice (Office Ed.)
|February 15, 1993
PubMed
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Most acute venous thrombosis cases have clear causes. However, some patients have inherited or acquired conditions that raise their risk, requiring specific diagnostic tests.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Hematology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Acute venous thrombosis often stems from immobility or trauma.
  • A notable portion of cases involve underlying inherited or acquired prothrombotic states.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline guidelines for identifying patients with underlying causes of thrombosis.
  • To suggest appropriate diagnostic tests for suspected thrombotic defects.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical scenarios and established etiological factors for venous thrombosis.
  • Analysis of diagnostic approaches for inherited and acquired thrombophilia.

Main Results:

  • Identified common and less common causes of acute venous thrombosis.

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  • Provided a framework for clinical suspicion and diagnostic testing for thrombophilia.

    • Conclusions:

    • Recognizing underlying thrombotic risks is crucial for effective patient management.
    • Systematic evaluation aids in diagnosing inherited and acquired conditions predisposing to thrombosis.