Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9959364 | Journal of the American College of Cardiology | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
High platelet reactivity and clot strength, and rapid fibrin formation are novel risk factors for ischemic events after PCI. Clot strength is more predictive than ADP-induced platelet aggregation and may explain the occurrence of events despite treatment with cyclooxygenase-1 and P2Y12inhibitors.
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Authors
Paul A. MD, Kevin P. BS, Kirk BS, Peter W. MD, Kazi A. MD, Rolf P. MD, Ashwani K. MD, Udaya S. PhD,