Judkiewicz L
Katedry Diagnostyki Laboratoryjnej AM, Lodzi.
Acta Haematol Pol. 1994;25(2 Suppl 2):55-9.
In cardiovascular diseases increased fibrinogen concentration is usually observed. Fibrinogen is involved in platelet aggregation, affects blood coagulation and has direct on the vascular wall. Epidemiological studies identify fibrinogen as a major independent risk factor for ischemic heart disease.