Why should statins prevent venous thromboembolism? A systematic literature search and a call for action

J Thromb Haemost. 2006 Sep;4(9):1925-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1538-7836.2006.02030.x.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products / analysis
  • Humans
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Thromboembolism / drug therapy
  • Thromboembolism / prevention & control*
  • Venous Thrombosis / drug therapy
  • Venous Thrombosis / prevention & control*

Substances

  • Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
  • fibrin fragment D