Splenic release of platelets contributes to increased circulating platelet size and inflammation after myocardial infarction

In conclusion, AMI evokes release of splenic platelets, which contributes to the increase in platelet size and PMC and facilitates myocardial accumulation of platelets and leukocytes, thereby promoting post-infarct inflammation.

Source: Clinical Science - April 4, 2016 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Gao, X.-M., Moore, X.-L., Liu, Y., Wang, X.-Y., Han, L.-P., Su, Y., Tsai, A., Xu, Q., Zhang, M., Lambert, G. W., Kiriazis, H., Gao, W., Dart, A. M., Du, X.-J. Tags: PublishAheadOfPrint Source Type: research