Title of article :
Role of Increased Factor VIII Levels in Recurrent Thrombosis of Vascular Access: A Case Report
Author/Authors :
Kharrat, Mahmoud H. Chaker hospital - Dept of Nephrology, Tunisia
Abstract :
To the Editor:Vascular access site thrombosis is a major cause of morbidity in patients receiving hemodialysis. The role of hypercoagulable states in recurrent vascular access site thrombosis remains poorly understood. We herewith report a case of recurrent thrombosis of vascular access in an elderly female patient on hemodialysis.
Journal title :
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Journal title :
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation