The New England journal of medicine
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High plasma levels of coagulation factor VII have been suggested to be predictors of death due to coronary artery disease. Since polymorphisms in the factor VII gene contribute to variations in factor VII levels, such polymorphisms may be associated with the risk of myocardial infarction, which is precipitated by thrombosis. ⋯ Our findings suggest that certain factor VII genotypes have a role in protection against myocardial infarction. This may explain why some patients do not have myocardial infarction despite the presence of severe coronary atherosclerosis.
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Comment Letter
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation by chest compression alone.
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Comment Letter Comparative Study
Ventilation with lower tidal volumes as compared with traditional tidal volumes for acute lung injury.
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Comment Letter
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation by chest compression alone.