Gender Differences in Fibrin Polymerization and Lysability of Fibrin in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia for both men and women. The embolic cardiovascular events represent serious complications of AF, and apparently women are affected more seriously than men. Little is known about prothrombotic factors and possible gender differences. The present study aimed to characterize fibrin polymerization, fibrinolysis, and fibrin fiber properties in men and in women with AF.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - October 28, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Jørgen Gram, Jane Skov, Else Marie Bladbjerg, Johannes Sidelmann, Jørgen Jespersen Source Type: research