Association of von Willebrand factor deficiency with prevalent cardiovascular disease and asymptomatic carotid atherosclerosis: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study. Issue 144 (August 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Seaman, Craig D.; George, Kristen M.; Ragni, Margaret; Folsom, Aaron R.
• Is Part Of: Thrombosis research. Issue 144(2016)
• Page Start: 236
• Page End: 238
• Publication Date: 2016-08
• Subjects: Cardiovascular disease -- Von Willebrand disease -- Von Willebrand factor; Thrombosis -- Periodicals; 616.135
• DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2016.05.029
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0049-3848

Abstract

Highlights: VWF deficiency is associated with a decreased prevalence of cardiovascular disease. Subclinical carotid atherosclerosis is not reduced in VWF deficiency. VWF deficiency may prevent cardiovascular events but not affect atherosclerosis.