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Air Pollution Increases DVT Risk
Link ID 5789
Title Air Pollution Increases DVT Risk
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/574527?src=rss
Description A new study suggests that long-term exposure to particulate air pollution may be associated with altered coagulation function and increased risk for deep vein thrombosis. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Cardiology
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Date May 16, 2008
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