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    Homozygous factor V Leiden mutation in two siblings presenting with acute myocardial infarction: a rare cause of myocardial infarction in the young

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    WOS: 000229789600008PubMed ID: 15870548Although factor V Leiden mutation, is the most common established genetic risk factor for venous thrombosis, its effect on the development of myocardial infarction remains unclear. We describe a family case of homozygous factor V Leiden mutation in two siblings presenting with acute myocardial infarction as a rare cause of myocardial infarction in the young. (C) Lippincott Williams & Wilkin
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