[Genetic polymorphism and risk of arterial thrombosis in patients with atrial fibrillation]

Klin Med (Mosk). 2008;86(12):30-3.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

This study revealed the importance of 6 genetic determinants (accounting for predisposition to thrombophilia) as risk factors of thromboembolic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). The occurrence of A-allele of FGB gene of patients with complicated form of AF was shown to be significantly higher compared with controls. Carriage of FGB-455A, grade II mitral regurgitation, and AF longer than 48 hours are assumed to be independent predictors of thromboembolic stroke.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Atrial Fibrillation / complications*
  • Atrial Fibrillation / genetics
  • Brain Ischemia / epidemiology
  • Brain Ischemia / etiology
  • Brain Ischemia / genetics*
  • Coronary Thrombosis / epidemiology
  • Coronary Thrombosis / etiology
  • Coronary Thrombosis / genetics*
  • DNA / genetics*
  • Female
  • Fibrinogen / genetics*
  • Fibrinogen / metabolism
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Polymorphism, Genetic*
  • Russia / epidemiology

Substances

  • Fibrinogen
  • DNA