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Strategies for thromboprophylaxis in Fontan circulation: a meta-analysis

Strategies for thromboprophylaxis in Fontan circulation: a meta-analysis

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Strategies for thromboprophylaxis in Fontan circulation: a meta-analysis

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Strategies for thromboprophylaxis in Fontan circulation: a meta-analysis

Publisher

England: BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and British Cardiovascular Society

Journal title

Heart (British Cardiac Society), 2015-11, Vol.101 (21), p.1731-1737

Language

English

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England: BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and British Cardiovascular Society

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Contents

BackgroundThe Fontan circulation is associated with an increased risk of thromboembolic events (TEs). As many as 25% of these thrombotic events result in fatality. More subtle adverse effects on the pulmonary circulation from embolic thrombi may further impair adequate functioning of the circuit. Despite these well-documented phenomena, the most op...

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Strategies for thromboprophylaxis in Fontan circulation: a meta-analysis

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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1808627680

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1808627680

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ISSN

1355-6037

E-ISSN

1468-201X

DOI

10.1136/heartjnl-2015-307930

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