In physiological hemostasis a prompt recruitment of platelets on the vessel damage prevents
the bleeding by the rapid formation of a platelet plug. Qualitative and/or quantitative platelet …

Acute arterial occlusions occur in high shear rate hemodynamic conditions. Arterial thrombi
are platelet-rich when examined histologically compared with red blood cells in venous …

Objective To determine if there is a relation between aspirin “resistance” and clinical
outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disease. Design Systematic review and meta …

Aims We sought to compare the results obtained from six major platelet function tests in the
assessment of the prevalence of aspirin resistance in patients with stable coronary artery …

ContextMore than 50 million US adults take aspirin regularly for long-term prevention of
cardiovascular disease, typically either 81 mg/d or 325 mg/d. Controversy remains regarding …

Background The risk of recurrence of cardiovascular events among patients using aspirin
(acetylsalicylic acid) for secondary prevention of such events remains high. Persistent …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between reticulated
platelets (RPs), platelet size, and platelet function in patients with stable coronary artery …

BACKGROUND: Despite clopidogrel therapy, patients undergoing percutaneous coronary
intervention (PCI) with stenting are at risk of recurrent coronary events. This could be partly …

Platelets play a fundamental role in normal hemostasis, while their inherited or acquired
dysfunctions are involved in a variety of bleeding disorders or thrombotic events. Several …

In the normal course of the delivery of care, anesthesiologists encounter many patients who
are receiving drugs that affect platelet function as a fundamental part of primary and …