Venous thromboembolism (VTE) includes deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism,
and a combination of environmental and genetic risk factors contributes to VTE risk. Within …

The first successful living-donor kidney transplant was performed 50 yr ago. Since then, in a
relatively brief period of medical history, living kidney transplantation has become the …

Elective total hip and total knee arthroplasty surgeries are associated with an extraordinarily
high incidence of asymptomatic venous thromboembolism (VTE). Symptomatic deep vein …

This clinical practice guideline is based on a systematic review of published studies on the
management of adult patients undergoing total hip replacement (THR) or total knee …

Prevention of Venous Thromboembolic Disease After Total Hip... : JBJS Prevention of Venous
Thromboembolic Disease After Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty : JBJS JBJS Journal Case …

Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the third most common cardiovascular
condition, after myocardial infarction and stroke. Prophylactic measures in accordance with …

We hypothesized that inherited thrombophilia and hypofibrinolysis were risk factors for
osteonecrosis of the femoral head. We compared measures of thrombophilia and …

Background: In recent years, many studies have found possible links between gene
polymorphisms and venous thromboembolism (VTE). By identifying genetic risk factors …

While we are now able to diagnose inherited thrombophilias in a substantial number of
patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE), the initial hope that their presence would …

Background: Our understanding of the pathophysiology of venous thromboembolism is
largely based on the experience of orthopedic patients undergoing total joint replacement …