Impact of statin therapy on the immature platelet count in patients with coronary artery disease: A single centre cohort study

Statins represent a pivotal therapy among patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), providing both lipid-lowering and pleiotropic, anti-thrombotic and anti-inflammatory benefits. Immature platelet count (IPC) has been proposed as the fraction of younger and potentially more reactive platelets, therefore potentially affecting the risk of major cardiovascular ischemic events. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact of statin therapy on IPC in patients with CAD.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research