Elevated risk of venous thromboembolic events in patients with inflammatory myopathies

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a multifactorial disease manifesting as either deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. Its prevalence makes VTE a significant issue for both the individual – as a negative factor influencing the quality of life and prognosis – and the society due to economic burde...

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Main Authors: Nowak, Michał, Królak-Nowak, Katarzyna, Sobolewska-Włodarczyk, Aleksandra, Fichna, Jakub, Włodarczyk, Marcin
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4902147/