Modern rheumatology
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Modern rheumatology · Nov 2015
Systemic sclerosis and risk of venous thromboembolism: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Several chronic inflammatory disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory myositis, and systemic vasculitides, have been linked to an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). However, the data on systemic sclerosis (SSc) remains unclear. ⋯ Our study demonstrated a statistically significant increased VTE risk among patients with SSc.