Article
Factor V Q506 (resistance to activated protein C) and prognosis after acute coronary syndrome.
Thrombosis and haemostasis - 1 Jun 1999
Holm J, Hillarp A, Zöller B, Erhardt L, Berntorp E, Dahlbäck B
Abstract excerpt
Factor V:Q506 causing resistance to activated protein C (APC-resistance), is a risk factor for venous thrombosis. Some studies have indicated an association with arterial disease, especially in women. We investigated the prevalence of the FV:Q506 allele prospectively in 295 patients with acute coronary syndrome. Mortality and myocardial infarction rate were evaluated after 30 days and after 2 years. The FV:Q506...
Topics
- Activated Protein C Resistance
- Acute Disease
- Aged
- Alleles
- Coronary Disease
- Factor V
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Mutation
- Polymorphism, Genetic
- Prevalence
- Prognosis
- Risk Factors
