title: Beta-thromboglobulin and the diagnosis of thrombosis in elderly patients.
abstract: The plasma concentration of beta-thromboglobulin was estimated in elderly in-patients using a radio-immuno-assay technique. There were highly significance differences between the mean values of patients with arterial or venous thrombosis, as compared with controls. The ability of the test to detect thrombosis above the inguinal ligament means that it is a useful addition to the existing battery of tests for detecting thrombosis.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001609:Beta-Globulins / Q000032:analysis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D001609:Beta-Globulins