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VASA · Jul 2015

Thrombophilia and risk of VTE recurrence according to the age at the time of first VTE manifestation.

Whether screening for thrombophilia is useful for patients after a first episode of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a controversial issue. However, the impact of thrombophilia on the risk of recurrence may vary depending on the patient's age at the time of the first VTE. ⋯ Our data do not support a preference of younger patients for thrombophilia testing after a first venous thromboembolic event.

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