Platelet hyperreactivity generalizes to multiple forms of stimulation.

doi:10.1111/j.1538-7836.2006.02089.x

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Platelet hyperreactivity generalizes to multiple forms of stimulation.

Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 1 Sept 2006

Yee D L, Bergeron A L, Sun C W, Dong J-F, Bray P F

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BACKGROUND: Although platelet hyperreactivity constitutes an important cardiovascular risk factor, standardized methods for its measurement are lacking. We recently reported that aggregometry using a submaximal concentration of epinephrine identifies individuals with in vitro platelet hyperreacti...

Topics

Adult
Blood Platelet Disorders
Epinephrine
Female
GTP-Binding Protein beta Subunits
Genotype
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Platelet Activation
Platelet Adhesiveness
Platelet Aggregation
Polymorphism, Genetic

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