Linkage study of fibrinogen levels: the Strong Heart Family Study

• Main Authors: Diego Vincent P (Author), Goring Harald (Author), Haack Karin (Author), Laston Sandy (Author), MacCluer Jean (Author), Umans Jason G (Author), Palmieri Vittorio (Author), Li Xia (Author), North Kari E (Author), Best Lyle G (Author), Almasy Laura (Author), Lee Elisa T (Author), Tracy Russell P (Author), Cole Shelley (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<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...