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Analysis of polymorphisms Leiden Factor V G1691A and prothrombin G20210A as risk factors for acute myocardial infarction.
Biogerontology - 1 Oct 2011
Forte Giusi Irma, Vaccarino Loredana, Palmeri Marisa, Branzi Angelo, Caldarera Claudio M, Scola Letizia, Caruso Calogero, Licastro Federico, Lio Domenico
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Thrombotic risk increases in elderly, therefore, the understanding of the genetic predisposition of hypercoagulability could make the difference in the prevention of venous and/or arterial thrombotic events. Laboratory evaluation of hyperfibrinogenemia, increased Factor VII levels, antiphospholipid antibodies presence and hyperhomocysteinemia are considered to have a consistent high predictivity for arterial...
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