Interv Akut Kardiol. 2003;2(1):23-29
Thrombophilia is a state of an increased tendency to the occurrence of thrombosis in veins and arteries. In both cases, it represents a multifactorial disease with different pathogenesis. In venous thrombosis, ceased blood flow and hypercoagulation are the main culprits, on the contrary, platelet activation and endothelial dysfunction in atherosclerosis are responsible in arterial thrombosis. A survey is given on known mutations or candidate phenotypes which are associated with thrombophilia and their practical point of view. Further clinical studies are warranted before we can definitively tell what tests are suitable for genetic diagnosis of thrombophilia.
Published: December 31, 2003 Show citation