1. [The paradox of hemostasis in the centenarian].
- Author
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Quéré I, Gris JC, and Janbon C
- Subjects
- Adaptation, Physiological, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Aging blood, Arteriosclerosis epidemiology, Blood Coagulation Factors analysis, Blood Vessels pathology, Humans, Hungary epidemiology, Italy epidemiology, Reference Values, Thrombophilia epidemiology, Aging physiology, Hemostasis physiology
- Abstract
Vascular aging in humans is associated with heightened coagulation enzyme activity. This state of hypercoagulability is compatible with longevity and health. Mechanisms beyond this equilibrium associated with longevity are unknown and studies on polymorphims associated with vascular disease have not been helpful in understanding this phenomenon.
- Published
- 2002