Is prothrombin G20210A mutation associated with young-onset stroke : the genetics of early-onset stroke study and meta-analysis?
The prothrombin G20210A mutation is associated with ischemic stroke in young adults and may have an even stronger association among those with earlier onset strokes. Our finding of a stronger association in the younger young adult population requires replication.
These findings do not provide evidence of a lower IR for transfusion-transmissible viral infections among repeat WB donors who give more frequently. Abbreviated screening histories for frequent repeat donors might not be advisable.