Current available data show that about 4% to 30% of patients treated with conventional doses
of clopidogrel do not display adequate antiplatelet response. Clopidogrel resistance is a …

Aims We sought to compare the results obtained from six major platelet function tests in the
assessment of the prevalence of aspirin resistance in patients with stable coronary artery …

Aims We investigated the comparability of platelet function tests in quantifying platelet
inhibition achieved by clopidogrel. Methods and results This pre-specified substudy of a …

Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), also called B-type natriuretic peptide, is a member of a
family of structurally related hormones, the natriuretic peptides. Current data suggest that …

The importance of regular administration of antiplatelet drugs in patients suffering from
coronary artery disease stands on firm grounds, as large meta-analyses have shown these …

Using wavelets, the authors computed the entropy of the signal at various frequency levels (wavelet
time entropy) and, thus, find an optimal measure to differentiate normal states from …

Variable biological effect of aspirin is suggested to be related to pharmacological resistance.
The incidence of this so-called “resistant” state varies with the study population and the …

BACKGROUND: The use of nonprescription and herbal products by the public is rising,
resulting in an increased potential for adverse reactions or drug interactions in cardiac patients. …

Background—Diabetic patients who present with unstable angina or non–ST-elevation
myocardial infarction suffer a substantially greater incidence of subsequent infarction or death …

INTRODUCTION: Intersubject variability in platelet response to aspirin could be related to
genetic factors that regulate platelet enzymes or receptors. This study evaluates the impact of …