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Homozygous factor V Leiden mutation in two siblings presenting with acute myocardial infarction: a rare cause of myocardial infarction in the young.
Blood coagulation & fibrinolysis : an international journal in haemostasis and thrombosis - 1 Jun 2005
Kaykçoğlu Meral, Hasdemir Can, Eroğlu Zuhal, Kosova Buket, Can Levent H, Ildizli Muge, Yavuzgil Oguz, Payzin Serdar, Turkoglu Cuneyt
Abstract excerpt
Although factor V Leiden mutation, is the most common established genetic risk factor for venous thrombosis, its effect on the development of myocardial infarction remains unclear. We describe a family case of homozygous factor V Leiden mutation in two siblings presenting with acute myocardial infarction as a rare cause of myocardial infarction in the young.
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