Abstract 26: Low Hematocrit Falsely Elevates P2Y12 Values Leading To More Aggressive Therapy In Carotid Artery Stent Patients

IntroductionPlavix resistance is an independent risk factor for thromboembolic complications following carotid artery stent (CAS) placements. The VerifyNow P2Y12 assay is the best studied in gauging for Plavix responsiveness. Its performance is affected when hematocrit (HCT) value is

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Published in:Stroke (1970) 2023-02, Vol.54 (Suppl_1), p.A26-A26
Main Authors: Kim, Hyun Woo, Martinez-Gutierrez, Juan Carlos C, Dongarwar, Deepa, Tariq, Muhammad Bilal B, Ahmad, Mohammad Jamil J, Damato, Salvatore, Blackburn, Spiros, Sheth, Sunil, Chen, Peng R
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Summary:IntroductionPlavix resistance is an independent risk factor for thromboembolic complications following carotid artery stent (CAS) placements. The VerifyNow P2Y12 assay is the best studied in gauging for Plavix responsiveness. Its performance is affected when hematocrit (HCT) value is
ISSN:0039-2499
1524-4628
DOI:10.1161/str.54.suppl_1.26