Linkage study of fibrinogen levels: the Strong Heart Family Study

Linkage study of fibrinogen levels: the Strong Heart Family Study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The pathogenesis of atherosclerosis involves both hemostatic and inflammatory mechanisms. Fibrinogen is associated with both risk of thrombosis and inflammation. A recent meta-analysis showed that risk of coronary heart disease may i...

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Main Authors: Diego Vincent P, Goring Harald, Haack Karin, Laston Sandy, MacCluer Jean, Umans Jason G, Palmieri Vittorio, Li Xia, North Kari E, Best Lyle G, Almasy Laura, Lee Elisa T, Tracy Russell P, Cole Shelley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-08-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/9/77

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