Open AccessFactor IX and deep vein thrombosis
Author(s) -
G. D. O. Lowe
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
haematologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.782
H-Index - 142
eISSN - 1592-8721
pISSN - 0390-6078
DOI - 10.3324/haematol.2009.005769
Subject(s) - deep vein , thrombosis , perspective (graphical) , coagulation , factor ix , medicine , intensive care medicine , computer science , artificial intelligence
Elevated levels of several coagulation factors have been found to be associated with an increased risk of thrombosis. In this perspective article, Dr. Lowe examines the implications of the report by Bezemer and coworkers in this issue for our understanding of the mechanisms involved and how they should direct future research.