Platelet hyperactivity and fibrin clot structure in transient ischemic attack individuals in the presence of metabolic syndrome: a microscopy and thromboelastography ® study
Conclusion:
The findings indicate that pathological clot formation is not caused by alterations in the coagulation cascade but rather by the premature activation of platelets (as a result of chronic inflammation) that in turn causes altered fibrin formation.
Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Mia-Jeanne van RooyWiebren DuimRene EhlersAntoinette BuysEtheresia Pretorius Source Type: research
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