Increased platelet count and reticulated platelets in recently symptomatic versus asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis and in cerebral microembolic signal-negative patient subgroups: results from the HaEmostasis In carotid STenosis (HEIST) study

DiscussionThe combination of increased platelet counts and a shift towards production of an increased population of larger, young, reticulated platelets could contribute to a higher risk of first or recurrent cerebrovascular events in recently symptomatic versus asymptomatic carotid stenosis, including those who are MES −ve.

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Source: Journal of Neurology - February 23, 2018 Category: Neurology Source Type: research