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Does deficiency of von Willebrand factor protect against cardiovascular disease? Analysis of a national discharge register.
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 1 Nov 2015
Seaman C D, Yabes J, Comer D M, Ragni M V
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INTRODUCTION: von Willebrand factor (VWF) plays a critical role in platelet adhesion and aggregation after vascular injury and at sites of high shear rate. Elevated VWF levels are associated with an increased risk of ischemic cardiovascular events; however, it is unclear whether VWF deficiency is protective against atherosclerosis. We aimed to compare the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among patients...
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