title: Increased risk of thrombosis due to abnormalities of the hemostatic system.
abstract: In recent years a number or hereditary or acquired abnormalities of the hemostatic system have been discovered which predispose to thrombosis. The type of this abnormality determines not only whether there is a tendency to venous or arterial thrombosis but also predisposes in some instances to thrombosis at a specific site. Such hemostatic abnormalities may be present in 10-30% of patients with a history of venous thrombosis. The detection of a thrombophilic state has important implications as regards the choice and the duration of antithrombotic treatment.
mesh_terms: D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000150:complications; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000209:etiology; D006487:Hemostasis; D006801:Humans; D012306:Risk; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000209:etiology; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy; D014680:Veins