Protective Role of Platelets in Myocardial Infarction and Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury
Thrombotic occlusion of the coronary artery is a key component in the pathogenesis of myocardial ischemia and myocardial infarction (MI). The standard therapy for ischemia is revascularization and restoration of blood flow to previously ischemic myocardium. Paradoxically, reperfusion may result in f...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Cardiology Research and Practice |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/5545416 |