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Platelet PIA1/PIA2 polymorphism and the risk of periprocedural myocardial infarction in patients with acute coronary syndromes undergoing coronary angioplasty.
Blood coagulation & fibrinolysis : an international journal in haemostasis and thrombosis - 1 Mar 2014
Verdoia Monica, Secco Gioel G, Cassetti Ettore, Schaffer Alon, Barbieri Lucia, Perrone-Filardi Pasquale, Marino Paolo, Suryapranata Harry, Sinigaglia Fabiola, De Luca Giuseppe
Abstract excerpt
Acute coronary syndromes (ACSs) represent a high-risk condition, as enhanced platelet reactivity importantly influences myocardial perfusion and procedural results after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). In fact, higher rate of periprocedural myocardial infarction (PMI) and reduced event-free survival have been reported in these patients. The single nucleotide polymorphism Leu33Pro of platelet...
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