Blood platelet score detects previously unmeasured risk of heart attack and stroke
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
AUGUST 20, 2024
Platelets are circulating cell fragments known to clump up and form blood clots that stop bleeding in injured vessels.
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Medical Xpress - Cardiology
AUGUST 20, 2024
Platelets are circulating cell fragments known to clump up and form blood clots that stop bleeding in injured vessels.
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mg tablet), ananti-inflammatory atheroprotective cardiovascular treatment, to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, coronary revascularization, and cardiovascular death in adult patients with established atherosclerotic disease or with multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease. mg on atherosclerotic plaque.
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3 Patients with ASCVD are at a higher risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) including heart attack or myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, and cardiovascular (CV) death.4 milligrams per liter (mg/L) are linked to increased risk of heart attacks or risk of a repeat heart attack.23
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