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Low prevalence of the factor V Leiden among patients with ischemic stroke.
Haemostasis - 1 Jan 2000
Sánchez J, Román J, de la Torre M J, Velasco F, Torres A
Abstract excerpt
The aim of the study is to determine if a novel thrombophilia mechanism (factor V Leiden) that is associated with resistance to activated protein C (APC) is in itself a risk factor for the development of ischemic stroke (IS). Sixty-six controls and 66 patients with IS were included in an unmatched case-control study. In the group of patients selected for this study, other causes of IS were ruled out. APC...
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