title: [Lipids/hemostasis interactions. A new approach to cardiovascular risk factors].
abstract: NEW CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS: A causal link would appear to exist between hemostasis and cardiovascular disease. This is particularly true for fibrinogen which is an independent risk factor. MULTIPLE INTERACTIONS: There is an association between elevated triglyceride and FVIIc (pro-coagulant) levels and hypofibrinolytic PAI-1. In addition, an association exists between elevated cholesterol and FVIIc and platelet activation. LIPID LOWERING DRUGS AFFECT HEMOSTASIS: The hemostasis equilibrium is modulated by diet. In addition, fibrinogen levels are lowered by fibrates and platelet activation and thrombin generation are decreased by statins. These modifications have a potential clinical interest. Such observations remain to be confirmed by cardiovascular prevention studies with the specific objective of evaluating the effect of lipid lowering drugs on hemostasis parameters.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Chadarevian
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bruckert
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Turpin
mesh_terms: D001779:Blood Coagulation Factors / Q000378:metabolism*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000097:blood*; D006487:Hemostasis / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008055:Lipids / Q000097:blood*; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D001779:Blood Coagulation Factors; D008055:Lipids