Platelet Hyperaggregability is Highly Prevalent in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: An Underestimated Risk Indicator of Thromboembolic Events

Conclusions: Patients with CKD exhibit a hitherto unappreciated high prevalence of platelet hyperaggregability indicating sticky platelet syndrome. Laboratory testing of platelet hyperaggregability may supplement the assessment of thromboembolic complications in patients with CKD.

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Source: Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis - February 2, 2015 Category: Hematology Authors: Yagmur, E., Frank, R. D., Neulen, J., Floege, J., Muhlfeld, A. S. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research