Increased plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 and apolipoprotein (a) in coronary atherectomy specimens in acute coronary syndromes

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Joji Shindo · Fukushima Medical University

Toshiyuki Ishibashi · Fukushima Medical University

Mikihiro Kijima

Kazuhiko Nakazato · Fukushima Medical University

Kenji Nagata · Fukushima Medical University

Keiko Yokoyama · Fukushima Medical University

Akira Hirosaka · Fukushima Medical University

Abstract

Our results suggest a possible contribution of increased PAI-1 and apo(a) in plaques to the pathogenesis of acute coronary syndromes including impaired fibrinolysis.

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Protease and Inhibitor Mechanisms Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics Blood Coagulation and Thrombosis Mechanisms

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Published in: Coronary Artery Disease

Volume 12, Issue 7, pp. 573-579

DOI: 10.1097/00019501-200111000-00008

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Increased plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 and apolipoprotein (a) in coronary atherectomy specimens in acute coronary syndromes

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