Why the study?
Does measuring platelet function indices identify patients at risk of developing cardiovascular events?
Population
Individuals at risk of developing atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease
Design
Meta-analysis
Authors
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Reinforces platelet centrality in atherosclerotic complications; confirms targeted antiplatelet strategies merit priority in high-risk CVD prevention.
Does measuring platelet function indices identify patients at risk of developing cardiovascular events?
Measuring platelet function indices such as platelet activity, mean platelet volume, and P-selectin may help identify individuals at increased risk of cardiovascular events.
Renga et al. (2017) studied this question.
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