ABO blood type and stroke risk: the REasons for Geographic And Racial Differences in Stroke Study

ConclusionBlood type AB is associated with an increased risk of stroke that is not attenuated by conventional stroke risk factors, and factor VIII levels were associated with 60% of the association. While blood type AB is rare in the US population, it is a significant stroke risk factor and may play an important role in stroke risk in these individuals.

Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis - April 11, 2014 Category: Hematology Authors: N. A. Zakai, S. E. Judd, K. Alexander, L. A. McClure, B. M. Kissela, G. Howard, M. Cushman Tags: Original Article Source Type: research