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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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2016
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4902147/ |