Medicine

R. Amison, S. Pitchford

2026.1.30Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology

DOI: 10.1007/164_2025_784

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.