Varicose veins are a risk factor for deep venous thrombosis in general practice patients

Background: The role of varicose veins (VV) as a risk factor for development of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is still controversial. The aim of this study in primary care was to determine the impact of varicosity as a potential risk factor for developing DVT. Patients and methods: During the observa...

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Main Authors: Müller-Bühl, Uwe (Author) , Leutgeb, Rüdiger (Author) , Engeser, Peter (Author) , Achankeng, Edwane N. (Author) , Szecsenyi, Joachim (Author) , Laux, Gunter (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 2012
In: Vasa
Year: 2013, Volume: 41, Issue: 5, Pages: 360-365
ISSN:1664-2872
DOI:10.1024/0301-1526/a000222
Online Access:Verlag, Volltext: http://dx.doi.org/10.1024/0301-1526/a000222
Verlag, Volltext: https://econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1024/0301-1526/a000222
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Author Notes:Uwe Müller-Bühl, Rüdiger Leutgeb, Peter Engeser, Edwane N. Achankeng, Joachim Szecsenyi, and Gunter Laux

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