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Evaluation of the roles of the Leiden V mutation and ACE I/D polymorphism in subtypes of ischaemic stroke.
Journal of neurology - 1 Sept 2001
Szolnoki Z, Somogyvári F, Kondacs A, Szabó M, Fodor L
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OBJECTIVE: The Leiden V mutation, which causes activated protein C resistance and thrombophilia, has been found to be a risk factor for venous thrombosis. The angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) D allele indirectly exerts an unfavourable effect on the vasoregulatory system. In this study, the frequency of these mutations was analysed in different subtypes of ischaemic stroke. METHOD AND MATERIAL: According to the...
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