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Platelet activation, myocardial ischemic events and postoperative non-response to aspirin in patients undergoing major vascular surgery.
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 1 Oct 2007
Rajagopalan S, Ford I, Bachoo P, Hillis G S, Croal B, Greaves M, Brittenden J
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OBJECTIVES: Myocardial ischemia is the leading cause of postoperative mortality and morbidity in patients undergoing major vascular surgery. Platelets have been implicated in the pathogenesis of acute thrombotic events. We hypothesized that platelet activity is increased following major vascular surgery and that this may predispose patients to myocardial ischemia. METHODS: Platelet function in 136 patients...
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