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Platelet glycoprotein IIIa polymorphisms and risk of coronary stent thrombosis.
Lancet (London, England) - 25 Oct 1997
Walter D H, Schächinger V, Elsner M, Dimmeler S, Zeiher A M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Coronary stents are an effective treatment for selected coronary stenoses. However, thrombosis of the stented segment is a major adverse complication. Platelet aggregation has a key role in stent thrombosis. We investigated whether a polymorphism of platelet glycoprotein IIIa gene (PIA2) is associated with an increased risk of coronary stent thrombosis. METHODS: 318 consecutive patients were followed...
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