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High von Willebrand factor levels increase the risk of first ischemic stroke: influence of ADAMTS13, inflammation, and genetic variability.
Stroke - 1 Nov 2006
Bongers Tamara N, de Maat Moniek P M, van Goor Mary-Lou P J, Bhagwanbali Vinod, van Vliet Huub H D M, Gómez García Encarna B, Dippel Diederik W J, Leebeek Frank W G
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Elevated von Willebrand factor (vWF) concentrations are associated with an increased risk of ischemic heart disease. Several factors influence vWF antigen levels and activity, including blood group, genetic variability, acute-phase response, and proteolysis by A Disintegri...
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