Evaluation of fibrinolysis in menopausal women suffering from lower limb deep vein thrombosis

Ludomir Stefańczyk; Danuta Owczarek; Grzegorz Stachowiak; Tomasz Stetkiewicz

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Menopause Review/Przegląd Menopauzalny

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Evaluation of fibrinolysis in menopausal women suffering from lower limb deep vein thrombosis

Ludomir Stefańczyk

,

Danuta Owczarek

,

Grzegorz Stachowiak

,

Tomasz Stetkiewicz

Prz Menopauz 2004; 3: 73–77

Online publish date: 2004/07/16

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We have analyzed fibrinolytic system status in menopausal subjects with lower limb deep vein thrombosis (LLDVT), being users or non-users of hormone replacement therapy at the same time. The women were divided into three groups: 1) group H (LLDVT + HRT); 2) group Z (LLDVT, no HRT); 3) group K (controls – HRT, without LLDVT). Plasminogen activity, concentrations of D-dimer, PAI-1, t-PA and PAP complexes were measured in blood serum. DVT was diagnosed in ultrasound examinations (US-CD). Results: 1) enhanced D-dimer levels in group H; 2) high concentrations of PAI-1 and PAP in all groups. Conclusions: 1) Menopausal period is characterized by impaired systemic fibrinolysis. 2) LLDVT in HRT users is detected earlier than in women without hormonal treatment.

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Evaluation of fibrinolysis in menopausal women suffering from lower limb deep vein thrombosis

Ludomir Stefańczyk , Danuta Owczarek , Grzegorz Stachowiak , Tomasz Stetkiewicz

fibrinolysis, thromboembolic disease, HRT, menopause

Ludomir Stefańczyk

,

Danuta Owczarek

,

Grzegorz Stachowiak

,

Tomasz Stetkiewicz