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Experimental and Imaging Techniques for Examining Fibrin Clot Structures in Normal and Diseased States
Published on: April 1, 2015
U-Shaped Relationship Between Fibrinogen Level and 10-year Mortality in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome:
Yi Ming Li1, Yuheng Jia1, Lin Bai1
1Department of Cardiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Sichuan Province, Chengdu City, China.
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This study demonstrated that fibrinogen is an independent risk factor for 10-year mortality in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), with a U-shaped nonlinear relationship observed between the two. These findings underscore the importance of monitoring fibrinogen levels and the consideration of long-term anti-inflammatory treatment in the clinical management of patients with ACS.
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