Complex changes in von Willebrand factor-associated parameters are acquired during uncomplicated pregnancy.

BACKGROUND:The coagulation protein von Willebrand Factor (VWF) is known to be elevated in pregnancy. However, the timing and nature of changes in VWF and associated parameters throughout pregnancy are not well understood. OBJECTIVES:To better understand the changes in VWF provoked by pregnancy, we s...

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Main Authors: Danielle N Drury-Stewart, Kerry W Lannert, Dominic W Chung, Gayle T Teramura, James C Zimring, Barbara A Konkle, Hilary S Gammill, Jill M Johnsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4237360?pdf=render