Thrombophilia screening in asymptomatic children.
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Thornburg, CD; Dixon, N; Paulyson-Nuñez, K; Ortel, T
Published in: Thromb Res
2008
Children with a family history of thrombophilia and/or thrombosis are often referred to pediatric thrombosis centers for evaluation. This article reviews the risks and benefits of thrombophilia testing in this unique population. The article also reviews an approach to testing including a step-wise evaluation and involvement of a genetic counselor.
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Thromb Res
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ISSN
0049-3848
Publication Date
2008
Volume
121
Issue
5
Start / End Page
597 / 604
Location
United States
Related Subject Headings
- Venous Thromboembolism
- Thrombophilia
- Humans
- Genetic Testing
- Genetic Counseling
- Contraceptives, Oral
- Child
- Cardiovascular System & Hematology
- 3202 Clinical sciences
- 3201 Cardiovascular medicine and haematology
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Thornburg, C. D., Dixon, N., Paulyson-Nuñez, K., & Ortel, T. (2008). Thrombophilia screening in asymptomatic children. Thromb Res, 121(5), 597–604. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.thromres.2007.06.001
Thornburg, Courtney D., Natalia Dixon, Kristin Paulyson-Nuñez, and Thomas Ortel. “Thrombophilia screening in asymptomatic children.” Thromb Res 121, no. 5 (2008): 597–604. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.thromres.2007.06.001.
Thornburg CD, Dixon N, Paulyson-Nuñez K, Ortel T. Thrombophilia screening in asymptomatic children. Thromb Res. 2008;121(5):597–604.
Thornburg, Courtney D., et al. “Thrombophilia screening in asymptomatic children.” Thromb Res, vol. 121, no. 5, 2008, pp. 597–604. Pubmed, doi:10.1016/j.thromres.2007.06.001.
Thornburg CD, Dixon N, Paulyson-Nuñez K, Ortel T. Thrombophilia screening in asymptomatic children. Thromb Res. 2008;121(5):597–604.
Published In
Thromb Res
DOI
ISSN
0049-3848
Publication Date
2008
Volume
121
Issue
5
Start / End Page
597 / 604
Location
United States
Related Subject Headings
- Venous Thromboembolism
- Thrombophilia
- Humans
- Genetic Testing
- Genetic Counseling
- Contraceptives, Oral
- Child
- Cardiovascular System & Hematology
- 3202 Clinical sciences
- 3201 Cardiovascular medicine and haematology