Can a person with Von Willibrands have a heart attack?

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Can a person with Von Willibrands have a heart attack?

2007-09-08 12:53:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases

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Yes. The ability of blood to clot, which is impaired in VW is different from plaque formation and rupture, which is the usual mode of a heart attack.

2007-09-08 13:11:44 · answer #1 · answered by Knick A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

YES, Von Willebrand Factor (VWF) is a large, multimeric glycoprotein that circulates in the ... leading to problems such as thrombosis, heart attack, and stroke.

2007-09-12 12:37:55 · answer #2 · answered by Dr.Qutub 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋