Abstract | INTRODUCTION: MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty-six subjects were enrolled into four groups: acute stent thrombosis, in- stent restenosis, uncomplicated PCI with stent implantation and healthy matched controls. Forearm blood flow was measured using bilateral venous occlusion plethysmography during intra-brachial acetylcholine, substance P and sodium nitroprusside infusion. Venous blood samples were withdrawn for estimation of plasma fibrinolytic variables and platelet aggregometry. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS: Despite previous reports suggesting impaired vascular function, endothelium-dependent vasomotion, endogenous fibrinolysis and platelet aggregation do not appear to play a major role in the pathogenesis of acute stent thrombosis or in- stent restenosis.
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Authors | Stanley Chia, Ian L Megson, Christopher A Ludlam, Keith A Fox, David E Newby |
Journal | Thrombosis research
(Thromb Res)
Vol. 111
Issue 6
Pg. 343-9
( 2003)
ISSN: 0049-3848 [Print] United States |
PMID | 14698651
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Nitroprusside
- Substance P
- Acetylcholine
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Topics |
- Acetylcholine
(therapeutic use)
- Aged
- Case-Control Studies
- Coronary Restenosis
(etiology, prevention & control)
- Coronary Thrombosis
(etiology, prevention & control)
- Endothelium, Vascular
(drug effects, physiology)
- Female
- Fibrinolysis
(drug effects, physiology)
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Nitroprusside
(therapeutic use)
- Platelet Aggregation
(drug effects, physiology)
- Regional Blood Flow
(drug effects)
- Stents
(adverse effects)
- Substance P
(therapeutic use)
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