Abnormal Plasma Levels of Factor VIII/von Willebrand Factor Complex in Myocardial Infarction - Expression of Acute Phase Reaction or Index of Vascular Endothelium Damage?

Thromb Haemost 1984; 51(03): 408
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1661115

Letter to the Editor

Schattauer GmbH Stuttgart

Rosario Giustolisi

Institute of Hematology, University of Catania, Via S. Citelli, 1-95124 Catania, Italy

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Roberto Musso

Institute of Hematology, University of Catania, Via S. Citelli, 1-95124 Catania, Italy

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Emma Cacciola

Institute of Hematology, University of Catania, Via S. Citelli, 1-95124 Catania, Italy

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Rossella Rosaria Cacciola

Institute of Hematology, University of Catania, Via S. Citelli, 1-95124 Catania, Italy

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Mario Russo

Institute of Hematology, University of Catania, Via S. Citelli, 1-95124 Catania, Italy

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Angelo Petralito

Institute of Hematology, University of Catania, Via S. Citelli, 1-95124 Catania, Italy

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