Medicine
R. Amison, S. Pitchford
tlooto Summary
The current clinical portfolio of antiplatelet therapies is discussed whilst also discussing promising new antiplatelet targets for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders.
Abstract
Platelets are a crucial component in the maintenance of normal haemostasis. In response to vascular damage, activated platelets adhere to the damaged endothelium leading to both aggregation and coagulation. Under healthy conditions, these processes prevent excessive...
Citation format
AMISON, R.; PITCHFORD, S. Antiplatelet therapy. Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology, 2026, 291: 177–210.