Plasma fibrinogen level and the risk of major cardiovascular diseases and nonvascular mortality: an individual participant meta-analysis.

CONTEXT: Plasma fibrinogen levels may be associated with the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke. OBJECTIVE: To assess the relationships of fibrinogen levels with risk of major vascular and with risk of nonvascular outcomes based on individual participant data. DATA SOURCES: Relevant stu...

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Main Authors: Danesh, J, Lewington, S, Thompson, S, Lowe, G, Collins, R, Kostis, J, Wilson, A, Folsom, A, Wu, K, Benderly, M, Goldbourt, U, Willeit, J, Kiechl, S, Yarnell, J, Sweetnam, P, Elwood, P, Cushman, M, Psaty, B, Tracy, R, Tybjaerg-Hansen, A, Haverkate, F, Maat, d, Fowkes, F, Lee, A, Smith, F
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2005