Is there a relationship between factor V Leiden and type 2 diabetes?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Diabetes is well known risk factor for thrombotic events. The association between diabetes and venous thromboembolism is still matter of debate. However, during diabetes an acquired thrombophilia is present and is due to the non-enzy...

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Main Authors: Librè Luca, Di Micco Pierpaolo, Ferrazzi Paola, Lodigiani Corrado, Genovese Stefano, Quaglia Ilaria, Rota Lidia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/7/1/52