The influence of ABO blood group on mortality in major trauma
ABO blood group has a profound influence on hemostasis as it is a major determinant of plasma levels of von Willebrand Factor. In vitro studies suggest that blood group O is a risk factor for increased severe bleeding while blood group non-O is a risk factor for thromboembolic events. Yet, the impa...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Open Medical Publishing
2019-12-01
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| Series: | Orthopedic Reviews |
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| Online Access: | https://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/or/article/view/8214 |