Mais Ali-Saleh Author

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Blood type and postpartum hemorrhage

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Mais Ali-Saleh

Background & Aim: Early postpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortality. The most common cause of early postpartum hemorrhage is uterine atony, but coagulation disorders can also lead to heavy bleeding. Von Willebrand disease, for example, is a common inherited condition that arises from a deficiency in the quality or quantity of Von Willebrand factor (VWF). Many studies have reported that ABO blood type system has an important effect on hemostasis, mainly by determining the level of VWF and indirectly determining the level of factor VIII in the blood. A, B and AB blood group individuals have VWF levels approximately 25-30% higher than O subjects. While a number of studies have analyzed the relationship between ABO blood groups and vascular thrombosis, only a few st... view more»

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