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PlA polymorphism of the glycoprotein IIIa and efficacy of reperfusion therapy in patients with acute myocardial infarction.
Thrombosis and haemostasis - 1 Jan 2004
Gorchakova Olga, Koch Werner, Mehilli Julinda, von Beckerath Nicolas, Schwaiger Markus, Schömig Albert, Kastrati Adnan
Abstract excerpt
The Pl(A) polymorphism of the platelet glycoprotein IIIa gene is associated with altered platelet function and response to antiplatelet drugs. We sought to assess whether the Pl(A) polymorphism influences myocardial salvage achieved by reperfusion therapy in patients with acute myocardial infarction. We analyzed 292 patients enrolled in 2 randomized trials that compared stenting plus abciximab with thrombolysis...
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