Journal article
Increased generation of platelet-derived microparticles following percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
Blood Coagulation and Fibrinolysis, Vol.14(8), pp.719-728
2003
Abstract
Platelet-derived microparticles that are produced during platelet activation bind to traumatized endothelium. Such endothelial injury occurs during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty. Approximately 20% of these patients subsequently develop restenosis, although this is improved by treatment with the anti-platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor drug abciximab. As platelet activation occurs during angioplasty, it is likely that platelet-derived microparticles may be produced and hence contribute to restenosis. This study population consisted of 113 angioplasty patients, of whom 38 received abciximab. Paired peripheral arterial blood samples were obtained following heparinization and subsequent to all vessel manipulation. Platelet-derived microparticles were identified using an anti-CD61 (glycoprotein IIIa) fluorescence-conjugated antibody and flow cytometry. Baseline clinical characteristics between patient groups were similar. The level of platelet-derived microparticles increased significantly following angioplasty in the group without abciximab (paired t test, P = 0.019). However, there was no significant change in the level of platelet-derived microparticles following angioplasty in patients who received abciximab, despite requiring more complex angioplasty procedures. In this study, we have demonstrated that the level of platelet-derived microparticles increased during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, with no such increase with abciximab treatment. The increased platelet-derived microparticles may adhere to traumatized endothelium, contributing to re-occlusion of the arteries, but this remains to be determined.
Details
- Title
- Increased generation of platelet-derived microparticles following percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
- Authors
- Judy A Craft (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyN A Marsh (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
- Publication details
- Blood Coagulation and Fibrinolysis, Vol.14(8), pp.719-728
- Publisher
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- Date published
- 2003
- DOI
- 10.1097/00001721-200312000-00005
- ISSN
- 0957-5235; 0957-5235
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Nursing; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451494902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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