Paradoxical Increase of Stroke in Patients with Defect of High Molecular Weight Multimers of the von Willebrand Factors following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.

CONCLUSION:  MLBCs and CT-ADP > 180 seconds were identified as predictors for ischemic stroke or TIA. The present study suggests that the defects of HMW multimers of the VWFs may contribute not only to bleeding events but also to thrombotic events.
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Source: Thrombosis and Haemostasis - July 28, 2020 Category: Hematology Authors: Matsushita K, Marchandot B, Trimaille A, Kibler M, Heger J, Peillex M, Hess S, Grunebaum L, Reydel A, Kindo M, Hoang MT, Sato C, De Poli F, Leddet P, Ohana M, Jesel L, Ohlmann P, Susen S, Morel O Tags: Thromb Haemost Source Type: research