Why the study?
Does ad hoc clopidogrel loading compared to pre-treatment affect platelet P-selectin expression in patients undergoing coronary stent implantation?
Population
Patients undergoing coronary stent implantation
Comparison
Ad hoc clopidogrel loading vs Clopidogrel pre-treatment
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
4 hours
Authors
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Ad hoc clopidogrel loading was associated with reduced platelet reactivity; hypothesis-generating and leaves open clinical outcomes versus pretreatment.
Does ad hoc clopidogrel loading compared to pre-treatment affect platelet P-selectin expression in patients undergoing coronary stent implantation?
Ad hoc clopidogrel loading demonstrates a beneficial effect in reducing platelet reactivity during coronary stenting.
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