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The platelet glycoprotein Ia/IIa gene polymorphism C807T/G873A: a novel risk factor for retinal vein occlusion.
Eye (London, England) - 1 Aug 2003
Dodson P M, Haynes J, Starczynski J, Farmer J, Shigdar S, Fegan G, Johnson R J, Fegan C
Abstract excerpt
Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) is associated with hyperhomocysteinaemia and the antiphospholipid syndrome-disorders known to contribute to both arterial and venous thrombosis. In both of these conditions and RVO, platelet activation occurs. Aspirin, not warfarin, is the most effective antithromboti...
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