Antiplatelet therapy in cardiology
Popova, L.V.; Aksenova, M.B.; Khlevchuk, T.V.
Klinicheskaia Meditsina 94(10): 729-736
2016
ISSN/ISBN: 0023-2149 PMID: 30299016 Document Number: 689926
Platelets are important components of hemostasis and play a key role in the formation of atherothrombosis. Rupture or erosion of atherosclerotic plaque gives rise to a thrombus with the involvement of platelets. Antiplatelet agents are instrumental in preventing the development of atherothrombosis of different localization, including coronary arteries.