Measurement of residual platelet thrombogenicity under arterial shear conditions in cerebrovascular disease patients receiving antiplatelet therapy

Essentials•A consensus methodology for assessing the effects of antiplatelet agents has not been established.•Measuring platelet thrombus formation (PTF) for evaluating antiplatelet effects was assessed.•PTF differentially reflected antiplatelet effects compared to other tests.•PTF may be associated with the severity of carotid or intracranial arterial stenosis.Click to hear a presentation on platelet function testing in the clinic by Gresele...