Genomics|Update|Current► Deep Vein Thrombosis/Pulmonary Embolism Prevention & Genetics

Genomics|Update|Current

Deep Vein Thrombosis/Pulmonary Embolism Prevention & Genetics

CDC podcast: Blood clots and long-distance travel: Advising patients, Lisa Richardson, Dec 16, 2013

CDC information: Deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism are often underdiagnosed and serious, but preventable medical conditions

CDC information: Risk factors for DVT/PE include family history and inherited thrombophillias

Find out which genes have been associated with deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism

Family history of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and risk of recurrent hospitalization for VTE: a nationwide family study in Sweden 
Zoller B, et al. J Thromb Haemost 2013 Dec

CDC paper: Family history of myocardial infarction is a risk factor for venous thromboembolism among whites but not among blacks.
Mili FD et al. Clin Appl Thromb Hemost. 2013