Clot Strength is Negatively Associated With Ambulatory Function in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication

In conclusion, clot strength and platelet aggregation correlated with objective and self-perceived ambulatory measures. Patients with PAD having more severe walking impairment may be likely to form stronger clots.

Source: Angiology - April 9, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mauer, K., Gardner, A. W., Dasari, T. W., Stoner, J. A., Blevins, S. M., Montgomery, P. S., Saucedo, J. F., Exaire, J. E. Tags: Peripheral Artery Disease Source Type: research