Testing Platelet Function - 26/05/13
, Marie Lordkipanidzé, BPharm, PhD bRésumé |
Platelet function tests have been traditionally used to aid in the diagnosis and management of patients with bleeding problems. Given the role of platelets in atherothrombosis, several dedicated platelet function instruments are now available that are simple to use and can be used as point-of-care assays. These can provide rapid assessment of platelet function within whole blood without the requirement of sample processing. Some tests can be used to monitor antiplatelet therapy and assess risk of bleeding and thrombosis, although current guidelines advise against this. This article discusses the potential utility of tests/instruments that are available.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Platelets, Platelet function, Bleeding time, Platelet aggregation, Antiplatelet drugs
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| Disclosure Statement: P. Harrison is a consultant for Sysmex UK and has received funding from Siemens Diagnostics and Eli Lilly. His wife is an employee of Instrumentation Laboratory UK. M. Lordkipanidzé has received speaker honoraria from Eli Lilly. |
Vol 27 - N° 3
P. 411-441 - juin 2013 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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