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Genetic determinants of von Willebrand factor levels and activity in relation to the risk of cardiovascular disease: a review.
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 1 May 2011
van Schie M C, van Loon J E, de Maat M P M, Leebeek F W G
Abstract excerpt
It is well established that high plasma von Willebrand factor (VWF) levels are associated with an increased risk of arterial thrombosis, including myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke. As plasma VWF levels are, to a large extent, genetically determined, numerous association studies have been performed to assess the effect of genetic variability in the VWF gene (VWF) on VWF antigen and activity levels, and on...
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