Journal of Thrombosis and Circulation: Open Access

Matthew Buelow

Publications

• Research Article
  Isomerism is not Associated with Thrombocytosis or Thromboembolic Events in Adulthood: Results from a National Database Study
  Author(s): Rohit S Loomba, Saurabh Aggarwal, Matthew Buelow, Yingot Arora and Rohit R AroraRohit S Loomba, Saurabh Aggarwal, Matthew Buelow, Yingot Arora and Rohit R Arora
  
  Background: So-called heterotaxy, better called bodily isomerism, is associated with increased frequency of thrombocytosis and thromboembolic events in childhood. This is likely mediated by splenic dysfunction present with isomerism. Data for adults with isomerism is lacking with a paucity of data regarding thrombosis and isomerism. This study aimed to determine the risk of thrombocytosis and thromboembolic events in adults with isomerism. Methods: The 2012 iteration of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample was used. International classification of disease codes were used to identify admissions associated with isomerism, thrombocytosis, and thromboembolic events. Chi-square analysis was conducted to determine factors associated with thrombocytosis and various thromboembolic events. Logistic regression was used to estimate the adjusted odds ratio of i.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2572-9462.1000112

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