Non-O blood type is the commonest genetic risk factor for VTE: results from a meta-analysis of the literature

It is well known that the ABO blood group exerts a major influence on hemostasis, as O blood group individuals have lower von Willebrand factor and factor VIII levels than non-O blood group subjects. To evaluate the possible clinical implication of the different ABO blood groups on the risk of devel...

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Published in:	Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis Vol. 38; no. 5; p. 535
Main Authors:	Dentali, Francesco, Sironi, Anna Paola, Ageno, Walter, Turato, Sara, Bonfanti, Carlo, Frattini, Francesco, Crestani, Silvia, Franchini, Massimo
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01.07.2012
Subjects:	ABO Blood-Group System - genetics Genetic Predisposition to Disease Humans Prospective Studies Venous Thromboembolism - blood Venous Thromboembolism - genetics
ISSN:	1098-9064, 1098-9064
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