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Haemostatic function and arterial disease

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  • 1MRC Epidemiology and Medical Care Unit, Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, Medical College, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, UK.

British Medical Bulletin
|October 1, 1994
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Elevated fibrinogen and factor VII levels are linked to increased risk and severity of ischaemic heart disease (IHD). Research highlights the coagulation system

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Hematology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • The thrombotic component of ischaemic heart disease (IHD) is increasingly recognized.
  • Platelets play a role, but coagulation system abnormalities are key risk factors for IHD.
  • Haemostatic abnormalities, particularly elevated plasma fibrinogen, are strongly associated with IHD onset and progression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between coagulation factors and the risk of ischaemic heart disease (IHD).
  • To identify specific haemostatic abnormalities that predispose individuals to IHD and stroke.
  • To explore the influence of lifestyle factors on coagulation system abnormalities relevant to thrombosis.

Main Methods:

  • Epidemiological analysis of haemostatic abnormalities and IHD incidence.

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  • Assessment of plasma fibrinogen and factor VII activity levels in relation to cardiovascular events.
  • Correlation of lifestyle factors (smoking, diet) with coagulation parameters.

    • Main Results:

    • Raised plasma fibrinogen is independently associated with IHD, stroke, and lower extremity arterial disease onset and recurrence.
    • High factor VII activity correlates with increased IHD mortality but not non-fatal events.
    • Low fibrinolytic activity and raised factor VIII levels are linked to higher IHD incidence.

    Conclusions:

    • Coagulation system abnormalities, especially elevated fibrinogen, are significant risk factors for IHD.
    • Lifestyle factors like smoking and diet influence these haemostatic risks.
    • Fibrinogen-lowering agents warrant consideration for antithrombotic therapy in IHD prevention.