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Gynaecologia et perinatologia : journal for gynaecology, perinatology, reproductive medicine and ultrasonic diagnostics, Vol. 12 No. 2, 2003.

Review article

CARDIOVASCULAR EFFECTS OF ORAL HORMONAL CONTRACEPTION

Branko Radaković

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Abstract

Author gives a review of today’s cognitions about the effect of oral hormone contraception on cardiovascular system of the users. The impact of oral hormone contraception on coagulation system, on the frequency of manifestations of venous thromboembolism and arterial diseases, myocardial infarction and stroke is presented. The attention to the need of precaution when prescribing oral contraceptives to risky groups of users, like smokers and users with hypertension and diabetes is stressed.

Keywords

oral contraceptives; haemostasis; congenital thrombopathias; myocardial infarction; stroke; venous thromboembolism; hypertension; diabetes; smoking

Hrčak ID:

15523

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/15523

Publication date:

1.6.2003.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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