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Hyperhomocysteinemia as a Risk Factor for Deep-Vein Thrombosis

19961,048 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Martin den Heijer · Rijnstate Hospital

Ted Koster · Leiden University

Henk J. Blom · Radboud University Nijmegen

Gerard M.J. Bos

Ernest Briët · Leiden University

Pieter H. Reitsma · Leiden University

Jan P. Vandenbroucke · Leiden University

Abstract

High plasma homocysteine levels are a risk factor for deep-vein thrombosis in the general population.

Topics & Keywords

Blood Coagulation and Thrombosis Mechanisms Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Folate and B Vitamins Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 334, Issue 12, pp. 759-762

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199603213341203

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 36.80

Hyperhomocysteinemia as a Risk Factor for Deep-Vein Thrombosis | Researchclopedia

Frits R. Rosendaal

· Leiden University