Thrombin generation is associated with ischemic stroke at a young age

Understanding the underlying mechanisms in ischemic stroke (IS) in young adults remains challenging. Thrombin activates processes that contribute to the development and progression of arterial diseases. We investigated the association between thrombin generation (TG) and a first IS or transient ischemic attack (TIA) in young adults.

Source: Thrombosis Research - March 29, 2021 Category: Hematology Authors: Samantha J. Donkel, Karmen Pater, Frank W.J. Leebeek, Diederik W.J. Dippel, Hugo ten Cate, Moniek P.M. de Maat Source Type: research