Effects of ad hoc clopidogrel loading versus pre-treatment on P-selectin expression after coronary stent implantation

Platelets. 2006 Aug;17(5):344-6. doi: 10.1080/09537100600745021.

Abstract

Stents represent a thrombogenic surface where one of the earliest events is the deposition of platelets. Activated platelets express neoepitopes that enable them to form homo- and heterotypic aggregates and activate the coagulation system. In this study, we investigated the effects of ad hoc clopidogrel treatment compared to a clopidogrel pretreated group on platelet P-selectin expression. We found that after stent implantation in the ad hoc treated group, P-selectin expression decreased after 1 h, while the initial decrease in platelet count normalized after 4 h. Aspirin non-responsiveness did not influence the results. These data point to the beneficial effect of clopidogrel treatment in reducing platelet reactivity during stenting.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Clopidogrel
  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • Flow Cytometry
  • Humans
  • P-Selectin* / drug effects
  • P-Selectin* / metabolism
  • Platelet Activation / drug effects
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / administration & dosage*
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Stents*
  • Ticlopidine / administration & dosage
  • Ticlopidine / analogs & derivatives*
  • Ticlopidine / pharmacology

Substances

  • P-Selectin
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
  • Clopidogrel
  • Ticlopidine