Open AccessHigh von Willebrand Factor Levels Increase the Risk of Stroke
Author(s) -
Renske G. Wieberdink,
Marianne C. van Schie,
Peter J. Koudstaal,
Albert Hofman,
Jacqueline C.M. Witteman,
Moniek P.M. de Maat,
Frank W.G. Leebeek,
Monique M.B. Breteler
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
stroke
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.397
H-Index - 319
eISSN - 1524-4628
pISSN - 0039-2499
DOI - 10.1161/strokeaha.110.586289
Subject(s) - medicine , stroke (engine) , von willebrand factor , risk factor , cardiology , platelet , mechanical engineering , engineering
Many studies have investigated the role of plasma von Willebrand factor level in coronary heart disease, but few have investigated its role in stroke. The aim of this study was to determine if von Willebrand factor levels are associated with the risk of stroke.
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