Isolated pulmonary embolism in a patient with progestin intrauterine device and factor V Leiden
The risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients using estrogen contraception is well known. However, the association of progestin-only contraception (POC) and the risk of thrombosis is poorly investigated. Few studies on this topic have failed to prove a significant increase in VTE in patients...
Main Author: | Soluny Jean |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2019-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2019.1601059 |
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