Optimized Methodology to Produce Platelet-Rich Plasma and Perform Platelet Aggregation in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease

September 2024 in “ Cureus ”

Atul Kashyap, Bonu Saikrishna, Bhanu Duggal

platelet-rich plasma light transmission aggregometry platelet aggregation PRP LTA PA

Studysummary In this study, researchers optimized a method for preparing platelet-rich plasma to improve light transmittance aggregometry testing in coronary artery disease patients on clopidogrel and ticagrelor, finding distinct differences in platelet aggregation and volumes among these patients compared to healthy controls.

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