Effect of Chronic Angiotensin II Type I Receptor Antagonism and Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibition on Plasma Fibrinolytic Variables in Patients with Heart Failure

Andrew P. Davie; Ann Rumley; Gordon D.O. Lowe; John J.V. McMurray

doi:10.1055/s-0037-1616770

Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Table of Contents

Thromb Haemost 2001; 86(06): 1585-1586
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1616770

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Effect of Chronic Angiotensin II Type I Receptor Antagonism and Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibition on Plasma Fibrinolytic Variables in Patients with Heart Failure

Andrew P. Davie

MRC Clinical Research Initiative in Heart Failure, University of Glasgow & Haemostasis, Thrombosis & Vascular Medicine Unit, University Department of Medicine, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland, UK

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Ann Rumley

MRC Clinical Research Initiative in Heart Failure, University of Glasgow & Haemostasis, Thrombosis & Vascular Medicine Unit, University Department of Medicine, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland, UK

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Gordon D.O. Lowe

MRC Clinical Research Initiative in Heart Failure, University of Glasgow & Haemostasis, Thrombosis & Vascular Medicine Unit, University Department of Medicine, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland, UK

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John J.V. McMurray

MRC Clinical Research Initiative in Heart Failure, University of Glasgow & Haemostasis, Thrombosis & Vascular Medicine Unit, University Department of Medicine, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland, UK

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