Platelet activation following cerebral angiography |
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| Authors: | M. Gawel M. Burkett F. Clifford Rose |
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| Affiliation: | Deparment of Neurology, Charing Cross Hospital, London, England |
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| Abstract: | Following cerebral angiography, the level of beta thromboglobulin rose in five of seven patients (P = less than 0.05). This would indicate that there had been generalised platelet activation. In view of the morbidity of cerebral angiography it is proposed that a trial of prophylactic anti-thrombotic therapy be instituted. |
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| Keywords: | Arch aortogram beta thromboglobulin carotid puncture cerebral angiography platelets |
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