Platelet activation, biomarkers and troponin 1 release following major vascular surgery

Platelets have been implicated in the pathogenesis and progression of atherosclerosis in patients with peripheral arterial disease. These patients have been shown to have increased platelet activation as assessed by flow cytometry. P-selectin expression and fibrinogen binding as well as increased pl...

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Main Author: Rajagopalan, Sriram
Published: University of Aberdeen 2009
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.509148