Abstract
A genetic variation in the 3'-UT region of the prothrombin gene, a G to A mutation at nucleotide 20210, has been associated recently with increased risk of acute myocardial infarction. We describe a case of a young patient carrying the mutation, with an AMI caused by large bilateral intracoronary thrombi, that underwent direct PTCA
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 427-430 |
Journal | Catheterization and cardiovascular diagnosis |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 4 |
Publication status | Published - 1998 |