Why the study?
Does heterozygous factor V Leiden increase the risk of incident arterial vascular disease (MI, angina, stroke, or TIA) in adults over age 65?
Does heterozygous factor V Leiden increase the risk of incident arterial vascular disease (MI, angina, stroke, or TIA) in adults over age 65?
Heterozygous factor V Leiden is not a significant risk factor for future arterial thrombosis (MI, angina, stroke, or TIA) in older adults.
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No association with arterial events in adults >65; leaves open any role in younger patients or other vascular outcomes.
Cushman et al. (1998) studied this question.
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