Antigen levels of coagulation factor XII, coagulation factor XI and prekallikrein, and the risk of myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke in young women

ConclusionIncreased levels of FXI antigen were associated with an increase in IS risk, whereas they showed only a marginal association with MI risk. FXII antigen and PK antigen levels were not substantially associated with MI risk and IS risk.

Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis - May 22, 2014 Category: Hematology Authors: B. Siegerink, F. R. Rosendaal, A. Algra Tags: Original Article Source Type: research