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Prothrombin G20210A mutation, but not factor V Leiden, is a risk factor in patients with persistent foramen ovale and otherwise unexplained cerebral ischemia.
Cerebrovascular diseases (Basel, Switzerland) - 1 Jan 2003
Lichy C, Reuner K H, Buggle F, Litfin F, Rickmann H, Kunze A, Brandt T, Grau A
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BACKGROUND: Paradoxical embolism via persistent foramen ovale (PFO) is suspected to be a frequent cause of stroke in younger patients. We investigated whether the prevalence of the risk factors for venous thrombosis factor V Leiden (FVL) and prothrombin G20210A mutation (PT G20210A) is increased...
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