Prothrombotic Fibrin Clot Phenotype in Patients with Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism: A New Risk Factor for Recurrence

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Recurrent VTE episodes during follow-up in relation to plasma fibrin clot properties measured after 3–6 months since the index event (based on [4, 5]). Lower clot permeability and prolonged clot lysis have been reported in patients who experienced VTE recurrences after anticoagulation withdrawal, with a larger impact on deep vein thrombosis. Data are shown as difference between means and confidence interval ranges in %. VTE, venous thromboembolism; DVT, deep vein thrombosis; PE, pulmonary embolism; , fibrin clot permeability coefficient; CLT, fibrin clot lysis time.