Thrombophilia

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In hematology, thrombophilia, also called hypercoagulability, is "a disorder of hemostasis in which there is a tendency for the occurrence of thrombosis."[1]

Clinical

Recurrent embolism and thrombosis

For more information, see: Embolism and thrombosis.


Habitual abortion

Habitual abortion, the occurence of three or more spontaneous abortions may be due to thrombophilia.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Anonymous (2024), Thrombophilia (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  2. ↑ Rey E, Kahn SR, David M, Shrier I (2003). "Thrombophilic disorders and fetal loss: a meta-analysis.". Lancet 361 (9361): 901-8. DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(03)12771-7. PMID 12648968. Research Blogging.
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