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Prothrombotic mutations as risk factors for cryptogenic ischemic cerebrovascular events in young subjects with patent foramen ovale.
Stroke - 1 Jul 2007
Botto Nicoletta, Spadoni Isabella, Giusti Sandra, Ait-Ali Lamia, Sicari Rosa, Andreassi Maria Grazia
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Patent foramen ovale (PFO) has been identified as a potential risk factor for cerebrovascular ischemia. Procoagulant mutations may increase the risk and impact the choice of appropriate therapy for secondary prevention. We evaluated the prevalence of the 2 most common genetic risk factors for thromboembolism, factor V Leiden (G1691A) and prothrombin G20210A, in young PFO patients who were...
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