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Arterial thrombus formation in cardiovascular disease.
Nature reviews. Cardiology - 5 Jul 2011
Lippi Giuseppe, Franchini Massimo, Targher Giovanni
Abstract excerpt
The pathogenesis of arterial thrombosis is complex and dynamic. Unlike venous thrombi, arterial thrombi typically form under conditions of high blood flow and are mainly composed of platelet aggregates, giving them the appearance of 'white clots'. Strong evidence suggests that arterial thrombi originate as a consequence of an injured atherosclerotic plaque, and that their formation involves the release of...
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