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Family Member Testing For Thrombophilia
Background If a thrombophilia (clotting disorder) has been identified in a patient with blood clots (venous thromboembolism = VTE), the question arises whether other family members should be tested for the same thrombophilia. My Clinical Approach My approach in clinical practice to thrombophilia testing in family members is summarized in table 1: Family Member Testing. If the patient
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Family Member Testing for Thrombophilia
Background If a thrombophilia (clotting disorder) has been identified in a patient with blood clots (venous thromboembolism = VTE), the question arises whether other family members should be tested for the same thrombophilia. My Clinical Approach My approach in clinical practice to thrombophilia testing in family members is summarized in table 1: Testing of Family Members.
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Thrombophilia Testing – Who Should be Tested?
Background and Consensus Guidelines No general consensus exists as to which patients with blood clots and which family members should be tested for thrombophilias. At least five guidelines or consensus statements exist (ref 1-5). They vary markedly in their recommendations as to who should be tested and who not,
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