An analysis of six tests that are used to measure platelet function and help gauge the effectiveness of antiplatelet drugs for patients undergoing a cardiac procedure such as a coronary stent ...
Randomized trials of platelet function and genetic testing to guide antiplatelet decisions following PCI have produced notoriously mixed results: now, an updated consensus document aims to fill some ...
Platelet function testing in patients on clopidogrel therapy shows only a weak link between reactivity and stent thrombosis. This drawback could prove to be a serious obstacle to the adoption of such ...
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Physicians are far more likely to order a VerifyNow (Accumetrics) platelet-function test for their patients with acute MI if the point-of-care assay is offered to them for free, ...
November 15, 2009 (Orlando, Florida) — Results for the first head-to-head comparison of different platelet-function tests suggests that a handful of platelet reactivity assays--used to test the ...
Clopidogrel is often the antiplatelet agent of choice for patients with ACS or those receiving a stent because, as a generic, it is inexpensive and, as a drug that has been around for a long time, it ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm a medical journalist covering cardiology news. The use of platelet-function tests to monitor and guide antiplatelet therapy in ...
Aspirin is widely prescribed for the secondary prevention of ischemic stroke and acute coronary syndromes, but some patients do not respond to this therapy. There is evidence that these ...
The global platelet function test market is poised for robust growth over the next decade, fueled by innovations in diagnostic technologies and increasing demand for personalized, preventive ...
The global platelet function test market is projected to be valued at USD 1.38 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 2.61 billion by 2035, registering a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period.
The fundamental role of platelets in haemostasis and thrombosis relies on their capability of adhesion to specific locations of the perturbed vessel wall upon injury, damage or inflammation. Continued ...
This release is available in Chinese. An analysis of six tests that are used to measure platelet function and help gauge the effectiveness of antiplatelet drugs for patients undergoing a cardiac ...
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