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Factor V Leiden mutation and other thrombophilia markers in childhood ischemic stroke.
Clinical and applied thrombosis/hemostasis : official journal of the International Academy of Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis - 1 Jan 2005
Duran Ridvan, Biner Betül, Demir Muzaffer, Celtik Coşkun, Karasalihoğlu Serap
Abstract excerpt
The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between ischemic childhood stroke and thrombophilia. The prevalence of thrombophilia risk factors in 30 unrelated children with ischemic stroke were compared with 33 age-matched control subjects. Patients and control group were tested for the presence of activated protein C (APC) resistance, antiphospholipid antibodies (APLA), increased factor VIII levels, and...
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