Thrombus stability explains the factor V Leiden paradox: a mouse model Journal Articles uri icon

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abstract

  • Key Points FVL homozygous mice have increased thrombus size and reduced pulmonary embolism burden compared with WT mice. FVL carriers develop more stable thrombi, which become clinical deep vein thrombosis more often than noncarriers, explaining the FVL paradox.

publication date

  • November 12, 2019