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Title
Angiogenic factors in atrial fibrillation: a possible role in thrombogenesis?
Authors
Freestone, Bethan; Chong, Aun Yeong; Lim, Hoong Sern; Blann, Andrew; Lip, Gregory Y H
Abstract
The precise pathophysiological processes underlying the prothrombotic or hypercoagulable state in atrial fibrillation (AF) remain uncertain. We hypothesized a relationship between abnormal endothelial damage/dysfunction, coagulation, and angiogenic factors, thereby contributing to increased thrombogenicity.