A prothrombotic state and denser clot formation in patients following acute limb ischemia of unknown cause

Introduction Fibrin clot structure differs between healthy individuals and those following thromboembolic events. Dense and poorly lysable fibrin clots have also been reported in peripheral artery disease. We studied fibrin clot properties and its determinants in individuals with a history of acute lower limb ischemia (ALI) of unknown cause. Materials and methods In this case-control study, we enrolled 43 patients who experienced ALI of unknown...