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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and the risk of venous thrombosis among postmenopausal women

  • C.J.M. Doggen (Corresponding Author)
  • , R.N. Lemaitre
  • , N.L. Smith
  • , S.R. Heckbert
  • , B.M. Psaty

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Abstract

In addition to lowering blood lipid levels, statins (HMG CoA reductase inhibitors) inhibit platelet aggregation and maintain a favorable balance between prothrombotic and fibrinolytic mechanisms [1]. Perhaps these effects may account for the association of statins with a reduced risk of venous thrombosis [2,3]. Because different statins have different properties [4], the possibility that the risk of venous thrombosis varied by specific statin was also investigated.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)700-701
JournalJournal of thrombosis and haemostasis
Volume2
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes

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