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Excess Factor VIII: A Common Cause of Hypercoagulability

From the Department of Family Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY

Correspondence: Address correspondence to Robert S. Bobrow, 20 Pinewood Dr., Commack, NY 11725 (e-mail: rbobrow{at}notes.cc.sunysb.edu)

Background: Elevations of coagulation factor VIII have recently been described in significant numbers of patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) previously thought to have had an "idiopathic" event. Three patients from a family practice are presented with recurrent VTE and increased factor VIII levels.

Method: The case histories and results of laboratory tests were reviewed.

Results: The 3 patients had no other clear coagulopathy. In 2 of the 3, the increase was confirmed with a second reading.

Conclusions: Factor VIII assay should be considered in the work-up of idiopathic, recurrent VTE. Long-term anticoagulation may be appropriate in this setting.

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