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Platelet Adhesion and Aggregation Under Flow using Microfluidic Flow Cells
Published on: October 27, 2009
[Inhibition of platelet aggregation (Update 2023)]
Thomas C Wascher1, Thomas M Stulnig2, Christoph H Saely3,4
11. Medizinische Abteilung, Hanuschkrankenhaus, Wien, Österreich.
Abstract:
Acute thrombotic complications as a key feature of accelerated atherothrombotic disease typically precipitate cardiovascular events and therefore strongly contribute to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients with diabetes. Inhibition of platelet aggregation can reduce the risk for acute atherothrombosis. The present article represents the recommendations of the Austrian Diabetes Association for the use of antiplatelet drugs in patients with diabetes according to current scientific evidence.
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