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There is increasing evidence that a hypercoaguable state is a significant risk factor for myocardial infarction (MI), and at autopsy occlusive thrombus has been found in 95% of cases with acute localised infarction[1]. It is not, however, clear if increased tendency to thrombosis is primarily related to the final occlusive event, or if it also plays a significant role in atherogenesis. This paper attempts to bring together recent epidemiological data and studies on haemostatic factors, fibrin and lipoproteins in atherosclerotic lesions.
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Smith, E.B., Keen, G.A. (1987). Haemostatic factors and lipoproteins in atherogenesis. In: Lenzi, S., Descovich, G.C. (eds) Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Diseases. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-3205-0_41
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