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Polymorphisms in the factor VII gene and the risk of myocardial infarction in patients with coronary artery disease.
The New England journal of medicine - 14 Sept 2000
Girelli D, Russo C, Ferraresi P, Olivieri O, Pinotti M, Friso S, Manzato F, Mazzucco A, Bernardi F, Corrocher R
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: High plasma levels of coagulation factor VII have been suggested to be predictors of death due to coronary artery disease. Since polymorphisms in the factor VII gene contribute to variations in factor VII levels, such polymorphisms may be associated with the risk of myocardial infarct...
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