Factor V Leiden does not have a role in cryptogenic ischemic stroke among Iranian young adults.

CONCLUSIONS: Based on our study, FVL might not be considered as an independent risk factor for ischemic stroke in Iranian individuals who are not suffering from other risk factors of ischemic stroke. PMID: 24761388 [PubMed]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24761388?dopt=Abstract

Source: Biomed Res - April 29, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Kheradmand E, Pourhossein M, Amini G, Saadatnia M Tags: Adv Biomed Res Source Type: research