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Summary of Results in the Female Cohort With Stroke and COC Use.
| Stroke | No. of Events: 70 | No. of Thrombophilic Disorders: 20 (28.6%) | Inherited/Acquired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ischemic stroke | 13 | 3 | ½ F II 20210/APS |
| TIA | 17 | 2 | 2/0 FVL |
| CVT | 40 | 15 | 14/1 9× FVL 4× F II 20210 1× combined/MPD |
Abbreviations: APS, antiphospholipid syndrome; COC, combined oral contraceptives; CVT, cerebral vein thrombosis; FVL, factor V Leiden; MPD, myeloproliferative disease; TIA, transient ischemic event.
