Genome-Wide Association Study Identifies a Novel Genetic Risk Factor for Recurrent Venous Thrombosis [Original Articles]

Conclusions:
We confirmed the association of factor V Leiden and identified a novel risk locus at 18q22.1 in the first large genetic study on recurrent VT.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Genetics - February 1, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: de Haan, H. G., van Hylckama Vlieg, A., Germain, M., Baglin, T. P., Deleuze, J.-F., Tregouet, D.-A., Rosendaal, F. R. Tags: Risk Factors, Genetic, Association Studies, Genetics, Thrombosis Original Articles Source Type: research