Protein C and plasma serine protease inhibitors in patients with essential hypertension
Kłoczko, J.; Bielawiec, M.; Galar, M.; Czaczkowska, T.; Wojtukiewicz, M.
Polski Tygodnik Lekarski 46(50-52): 974-976
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0032-3756 PMID: 1669185 Document Number: 384338
Plasma protein C and serine protease inhibitors together with some other hemostasis parameters have been determined in 60 patients with essential hypertension. Significant decrease in protein C and alpha 2-antiplasmin levels, increased fibrinogen, fibrinopeptide A, WF: Ag, plasminogen, and prolongation of euglobulin fibrinolysis time have been observed. Results indicate hypercoagulability and fibrinolysis defect in hypertensive patients.