Influence of the Risk Factors for Atherosclerosis on Levels of Soluble Adhesion Molecules and Endothelial Markers in Peripheral Vascular Disease

Thromb Haemost 2002; 88(02): 366-367
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613216

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A. D. Blann

¹Haemostasis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology Unit, University Department of Medicine, The City Hospital, Dudley Road, Birmingham, UK

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G. Y .H. Lip

¹Haemostasis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology Unit, University Department of Medicine, The City Hospital, Dudley Road, Birmingham, UK

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C. N. McCollum

²University Department of Surgery, University Hospital of South Manchester Nell Lane, Didsbury, Manchester, UK

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