Cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder characterized by the production of sweat with a high salt content and mucus secretions with an abnormal viscosity.

Thromboembolism

The formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel that subsequently travels through the blood stream from the site where it formed to another location in the body, generally leading to vascular occlusion at the distant site.


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PMID (PMCID)
27128852
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Anti-coagulant therapy with dabigatran for cystic fibrosis patients.
Bansal M, Ren CL.
Pediatr Pulmonol. 2016;51(8):E29-30.
Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) are at increased risk of venous thromboembolism, especially in association with central venous catheter use.
9039250
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Thromboembolism related to a Port-a-Cath device in a patient with cystic fibrosis.
Yung B, Elborn JS, Campbell IA, Summers Y, Beckles M, Woodcock AA.
Thorax. 1997;52(1):98-9.
Thromboembolism related to a Port-a-Cath device in a patient with cystic fibrosis.