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  • Cardiovascular Science
  • Immunology
  • Hematology

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  • Platelets are critical for vascular integrity and immune responses.
  • Pathological platelet activation contributes to thrombosis, inflammation, and vascular disease pathogenesis.
  • Vascular diseases exhibit significant sex-based differences in incidence, presentation, and treatment outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of platelets in vascular disease initiation and progression.
  • To summarize existing knowledge on sex differences in platelet reactivity and thromboinflammatory mechanisms.
  • To highlight the clinical relevance of sex differences in platelet function for therapeutic strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of current research.
  • Focus on atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease (obstructive and non-obstructive), and ischemic stroke.
  • Analysis of sex-specific platelet behavior and its impact on vascular pathology.

Main Results:

  • Platelets are implicated in the pathogenesis of major vascular diseases.
  • Significant sex differences exist in platelet reactivity and thromboinflammatory processes.
  • These differences influence disease incidence, clinical course, and response to anti-platelet therapy.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding sex differences in platelet function is vital for advancing vascular disease treatment.
  • Sex-specific therapeutic strategies, including tailored anti-platelet regimens, may improve outcomes.
  • Further research is needed to leverage these sex-based insights for personalized medicine.