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HPA-1 genotype in arterial thrombosis--role of HPA-1b polymorphism in platelet function.
Blood coagulation & fibrinolysis : an international journal in haemostasis and thrombosis - 1 Jul 1997
Corral J, González-Conejero R, Rivera J, Iniesta J A, Lozano M L, Vicente V
Abstract excerpt
Recently, the HPA-1b (PlA2) polymorphism of the platelet glycoprotein IIIa has been suggested as a genetic risk factor for coronary artery disease. We conducted two case-control studies of 103 patients with ischaemic cerebrovascular disease (CVD) and 101 patients with ischaemic heart disease (IHD). The groups were matched for age, race and sex. No significant differences regarding selected risk factors...
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