Journal article
Inherited Thrombophilia and the Risk of Arterial Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Abstract
Background Inherited thrombophilias are well-established predisposing factors for venous thromboembolism, but their role in arterial thrombosis, such as arterial ischemic stroke, remains uncertain. We aimed to evaluate the association between inherited thrombophilia (factor V Leiden, prothrombin G20210A mutation, protein C deficiency, protein S deficiency, and antithrombin deficiency) and risk of arterial ischemic stroke in adults. Methods and …
Authors
Chiasakul T; De Jesus E; Tong J; Chen Y; Crowther M; Garcia D; Chai‐Adisaksopha C; Messé SR; Cuker A
Journal
Journal of the American Heart Association, Vol. 8, No. 19,
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
October 2019
DOI
10.1161/jaha.119.012877
ISSN
2047-9980