Scandinavian cardiovascular journal : SCJ
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Scand. Cardiovasc. J. · Oct 2007
Multicenter StudyGender-related differences in the management of non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome patients.
To compare management and outcome of female and male non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients. ⋯ Compared to men women received less often aspirin. Women were referred less often to in-hospital coronary angiography. Under-use of in-hospital angiography was evident also in patients with high-risk features when guidelines recommend early invasive treatment.
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Scand. Cardiovasc. J. · Oct 2007
Comparative StudyHigher Thrombelastograph platelet reactivity in cardiac surgery patients than in blood donors.
Platelet reactivity, evaluated by Thrombelastograph (TEG) predicts the recurrence of ischemic events in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The aim of this study was to investigate the platelet hyperreactivity and the variability in platelet reactivity due to ADP in cardiac surgery patients and donors. ⋯ The identification of a higher subpopulation of CABG patients compared to donors presenting with platelet reactivity above the normal range together with increased platelet responsiveness to ADP may reflect the higher risk for ischemic events in this cohort.