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The Pl(A1/A2) polymorphism of glycoprotein IIIa and cerebrovascular events in hypertension: increased risk of ischemic stroke in high-risk patients.
Journal of hypertension - 1 Mar 2007
Lanni Francesca, Santulli Gaetano, Izzo Raffaele, Rubattu Speranza, Zanda Bastianina, Volpe Massimo, Iaccarino Guido, Trimarco Bruno
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OBJECTIVE: The platelet GPIIIa plays a pivotal role in platelet aggregation. Previous studies showed an association between the GPIIIa Pl(A1/A2) polymorphism and coronary thrombosis, while there is only contrasting evidence about its role in stroke. We explored the possibility that this polymorphism represents a risk factor for stroke in hypertensive patients. METHODS: We studied two populations. In loco, we...
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