Presence of a prothrombotic state in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a population-based case–control study

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Volume: 69, Issue: 3, Pages: 207 - 215
Published: Mar 1, 2014
Abstract
Background null Laboratory studies suggest that the clotting cascade is activated in fibrotic lungs. Since humans vary in their tendency to clot due to a variety of inherited or acquired defects, we investigated whether a prothrombotic state increases the chance of developing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and/or worsens the prognosis of IPF. null Methods null We recruited 211 incident cases of IPF and 256 age- and sex-matched general...
Paper Details
Title
Presence of a prothrombotic state in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a population-based case–control study
Published Date
Mar 1, 2014
Journal
Volume
69
Issue
3
Pages
207 - 215
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