Determinants of elevated factor VIII in patients screened for thrombophilia

Thrombophilia, an inherited or acquired tendency to thromboembolism, can be found in approximately 50% of patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) encompassing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) [ [1] Middeldorp S. Evidence-based approach to thrombophilia testing. J Thromb Thrombolysis. 2011; 31: 275-281 Crossref PubMed Scopus (55) Google Scholar ]. Screening for thrombophilia is commonly used among patients following...