"In conclusion, of the platelet function tests assessed, only light transmittance aggregometry, VerifyNow, and Plateletworks were significantly associated with the primary end point.

An analysis of six tests that are used to measure platelet function and help gauge the effectiveness of antiplatelet drugs for patients undergoing a cardiac procedure ...

In a study that provided centers with free access to VerifyNow assays for guiding antiplatelet therapy in MI patients, they were used in only two-thirds of cases and made little clinical difference.

TRANSLATE-POPS Findings from another recent study showed that access to platelet function testing led to increased changes in antiplatelet therapy, but it did not affect short-term outcomes.

Platelet function testing in patients on clopidogrel therapy shows only a weak link between reactivity and stent thrombosis. This drawback could prove to be a serious obstacle to the adoption of such ...

Source: Mahla E, Suarez TA, Bliden KP, et al. Platelet function measurement-based strategy to reduce bleeding and waiting time in clopidogrel-treated patients undergoing coronary bypass graft surgery: ...

The utility of platelet function testing is controversial, however, largely because of lackluster results with its use in coronary stenting.

The use of platelet-function tests to monitor and guide antiplatelet therapy in PCI patients has sparked heated debate. Cardiologists have sought to reconcile biological plausibility with the ...

The global platelet function test market is projected to be valued at USD 1.38 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 2.61 billion by 2035, registering a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period.

Harrison P et al. (2005) Screening for aspirin responsiveness after transient ischemic attack and stroke: comparison of 2 point-of-care platelet function tests with optical aggregometry.

The global platelet function test market is poised for robust growth over the next decade, fueled by innovations in diagnostic technologies and increasing demand for personalized, preventive ...

To test the hypothesis that urea affects platelet function, 10 normal volunteers were studied before and after artificially induced azotemia. Thus, each subject served as his own control.