Systolic Heart Failure: A Prothrombotic State

Olav R. de Peuter, Wouter E. M. Kok, Christian Torp-Pedersen, Harry R. Büller, Pieter W. Kamphuisen

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Abstract

Systolic heart failure is a common syndrome whose Incidence is expected to increase. Several treatment modalities, such as beta-blockers and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, improve survival. Whether antithrombotic treatment is effective remains to be elucidated, although observations suggest a prothrombotic state in heart failure. This article focuses on this prothrombotic state and discusses the risk of thromboembolic events, pathophysiological mechanisms, and the potential role of anticoagulant treatment
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)497-504
JournalSeminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis
Volume35
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009

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