JTCS Sign the Guestbook
HOME HELP FEEDBACK SUBSCRIPTIONS ARCHIVE SEARCH TABLE OF CONTENTS
QUICK SEARCH:   [advanced]


     

This Article
Right arrow Abstract Freely available
Right arrow Full Text (PDF)
Right arrow Alert me when this article is cited
Right arrow Alert me if a correction is posted
Right arrow Citation Map
Services
Right arrow Email this article to a friend
Right arrow Similar articles in this journal
Right arrow Similar articles in PubMed
Right arrow Alert me to new issues of the journal
Right arrow Add to Personal Folders
Right arrow Download to citation manager
Right arrow Author home page(s):
Daniel Y. Loisance
Right arrow Permission Requests
Citing Articles
Right arrow Citing Articles via HighWire
Right arrow Citing Articles via Google Scholar
Google Scholar
Right arrow Articles by Houël, R.
Right arrow Articles by Loisance, D. Y.
Right arrow Search for Related Content
PubMed
Right arrow PubMed Citation
Right arrow Articles by Houël, R.
Right arrow Articles by Loisance, D. Y.
Related Collections
Right arrow Mechanical Circulatory Assistance

J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2004;128:197-202
© 2004 The American Association for Thoracic Surgery

Cardiopulmonary support and physiology

Platelet activation and aggregation profile in prolonged external ventricular support

Rémi Houël, MDa,*, Elisabeth Mazoyer, PharmDb, Bernadette Boval, PharmDb, Mathias Kirsch, MDa, Emmanuelle Vermès, MDa, Ludovic Drouet, PharmDb, Daniel Y. Loisance, MDa

a Service de chirurgie cardiaque, Hôpital Henri Mondor, Créteil, France, Unité, Association Claude Bernard, Paris, France
b Service d'hématologie biologique, Hôpital Lariboisière, Paris, France

Received for publication July 28, 2003; revisions received October 20, 2003; accepted for publication November 17, 2003.

* Address for reprints: Rémi Houël, Institut Jacques Cartier, Adult Cardiac Surgery, 6 Avenue du Noyer Lambert, Massy 91300, France
remihouel{at}hotmail.com


   Abstract
Top
 Abstract
Patients and methods
 Results
 Discussion
 References
 
BACKGROUND: Platelet function plays a major role in the understanding of thromboembolic events in prolonged mechanical support. We studied the platelet activation, platelet aggregation profile, and efficacy of aspirin in patients in whom an external ventricular assist device had been implanted.

PATIENTS AND METHODS: Fifteen patients were studied prospectively up to 6 weeks after implantation of the same type of ventricular assist device. Platelet function was studied weekly before daily aspirin administration. Aspirin efficacy was tested ex vivo by measuring platelet aggregation triggered by arachidonic acid. Flow cytometry was used to quantify the spontaneous and induced (adenosine diphosphate stimulation) expression of glycoproteins {alpha}IIbß3, Ib{alpha}, and CD62P on platelet membranes. The plasma levels of von Willebrand factor (von Willebrand factor activity and von Willebrand factor antigen) and fibrinogen were also determined.

RESULTS: Six of the 15 patients (26%) maintained an arachidonic acid-induced platelet aggregation despite daily aspirin treatment (250 mg). CD62P values remained increased during a 5-week postoperative period. Spontaneous levels of glycoproteins {alpha}IIbß3 and Ib{alpha} on platelet membranes remained within a normal range with a preserved reactivity. The plasma levels of fibrinogen and von Willebrand factor remained increased during the entire study period.

CONCLUSION: In patients with an implanted external ventricular assist device, the platelet activation profile displays a persistent activation with a preserved reactivity associated with a persistent high inflammatory state and endothelial activation.

In patients with an external ventricular assist device (VAD), anticoagulation protocols, such as heparin or antivitamin K anticoagulation, are usually associated with at least 1 antiplatelet agent. Aspirin is the most frequently used antiplatelet agent despite its individual variable effect on ex vivo and in vivo platelet aggregation.1,2 Some resistance to aspirin has been observed recently with the use of low doses of aspirin in patients with atherosclerosis or after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in coronary artery bypass grafting.3,4 The explanation for this so-called resistance to aspirin is multiple: (1) an increased platelet turnover after CPB, (2) cyclooxygenase-2 induction associated with an inflammatory state, and (3) other sources of thromboxane A2 production insensitive to aspirin.3-5 However, our knowledge on platelet function in patients with an implanted VAD remains limited.

Platelet activation is best tested by a flow cytometry technique that measures the expression of integrins on the platelet membrane surface.6,7 Integrins {alpha}IIbß3 and Ib{alpha} seem to play a key role in platelet activation and thrombus formation. Integrin {alpha}IIbß3 is the last final common pathway of platelet aggregation through its binding to fibrinogen or von Willebrand factor.8 Integrin Ib{alpha} mediates platelet activation and adhesion through its binding to von Willebrand factor on the subendothelium, especially in high shear stress flowing conditions.9

The clinical development of VAD has brought some changes in hemodynamic biomaterials or conduits to reduce the incidence of device-related thromboembolic events. These improvements could also be explained by a more favorable host response to biomaterial implantation.10 These results may also illustrate different patterns of host response to different devices in which surface texture and hemodynamic conditions are different.11 The experience gained during the last decade in mechanical support allows studies on homogenous populations with a single type of support and prolonged support time.

This report studies (1) the platelet activation and aggregation profile of patients with a single type of external VAD and (2) the biologic efficacy of aspirin in these patients during prolonged support.


   Patients and methods
Top
 Abstract
 Patients and methods
Results
 Discussion
 References
 
Patient selection
Fifteen patients were studied prospectively during a 6-week period after implantation of the same type of external VAD (Thoratec Corporation, Pleasanton, Calif).

The indications for emergency device implantation were the following: persistent primary cardiogenic shock complicating acute myocardial infarction (7 patients), acute myocarditis (2 patients), and end-stage dilated cardiomyopathy (6 patients). Seven of the 15 patients were supported by an intra-aortic balloon pump before device implantation.

Surgical technique and anticoagulation protocol
Implantation was performed in a standard technique with CPB and moderate hypothermia. The left inflow cannula was implanted through the left ventricular apex in all instances. The right inflow cannula was implanted through the right atrium in all cases except 2 (into the right ventricle). The device was run in a fill-to-empty mode in all instances and as soon as possible (within hours postoperatively) on the left side. On the right side, the device was run in a fill-to-empty mode but could be on a fixed mode because of insufficient filling (postoperatively) or right ventricular recovery.

After surgery, anticoagulation was started within 8 to 12 hours using intravenous heparin to achieve an anti-Xa activity between 0.3 and 0.4 IU/L. Aspirin was started 24 hours after surgery at a daily dose of 250 mg. Aspirin doses were then increased gradually from 250 mg to 350 mg when ex vivo platelet function tests showed a persistent aggregation in the presence of arachidonic acid (AA) and finally up to 500 mg per day if ex vivo aggregation persisted after the previous increased dosage. In case of active bleeding with no obvious surgical source or neurologic bleeding complication, aspirin administration was stopped. Antivitamin K therapy was started after removal of all chest drains and extubation to maintain the international normalized ratio between 3 and 4. Fresh blood was collected for platelet function studies and cytometric analysis was performed weekly from the week of implantation and before daily aspirin administration. Blood was collected from a peripheral vein using a Vacutainer system (Becton Dickinson, Franklin Lakes, NJ) (as for control patients) and immediately stored in ice for transport to the laboratory. The dosage of von Willebrand factor, plasmatic fibrinogen levels, and platelet count were determined in the same conditions.

Resistance to aspirin
A resistance to aspirin treatment was defined by any persistent ex vivo platelet aggregation induced by AA despite a daily administration of aspirin.

The platelet count was determined on an ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid blood sample using an STKS counter (Beckman Coulter France, Paris, France).

Platelet aggregation
The citrated blood sample was centrifuged at 200g for 10 minutes at room temperature. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) was separated, and platelet aggregation was monitored by the turbidimetric method on a Chronolog Aggregometer (Beckman Coulter). PRP was stirred at 37°C for 1 minute under constant agitation (1000 rpm) and aggregation was induced by the addition of AA (0.2 mg/mL final concentration, Sigma, Lyon, France). Velocity and maximal intensity were recorded, and the results are expressed as the percentage of aggregation.

The plasma fibrinogen level was determined using a Clauss technique (Fibromat, BioMerieux, Paris, France).

The von Willebrand factor was determined using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay technique for the antigenicity (Asserachrom vWF; Diagnostica Stago, Asnières, France) and ristocetin-induced platelet aggregation for the activity (von Willebrand reagent; Dade Behring, Paris, France).

Flow cytometric analysis
To study platelet activation, we measured the spontaneous expression of CD62P (P-selectin or granule membrane protein 140) on the platelet membrane surface. Platelet activability was assessed by measuring the membrane expression of glycoproteins (GPs) {alpha}IIbß3 and Ib{alpha} in the absence and presence of adenosine diphosphate (ADP) (Beckman Coulter). Ex vivo, diluted PRP (40 µL) was incubated in the absence or presence of ADP (25 µmol/L), and platelet activability was quantified with a FacScan flow cytometer (Becton Dickinson, Mountain View, Calif). Saturating concentrations of different monoclonal antibodies directly coupled with fluorochromes were used: SZ2 directed against GP 1b{alpha}, P2 directed against GP {alpha}IIbß3 complex (Beckman Coulter), and monoclonal antibody anti–P-selectin (anti-CD62P, Becton Dickinson). The results are expressed as a percentage of positive platelets for CD62P expression or as the number of GP sites using calibration beads (Byocytex, Marseille, France). Normal values from the laboratory were previously recorded from 600 control subjects for factor I levels, von Willebrand factor (antigen and activity), and platelet integrins.

Statistical analysis
The results are expressed as mean ± SD or median (extremes). Flow cytometric measurement of integrin expression was compared using the Mann-Whitney U test, and correlation with aspirin doses was calculated with ranked patient data using the Spearman test.


   Results
Top
 Abstract
 Patients and methods
 Results
Discussion
 References
 
Patients
Two patients were female. The median age was 44.3 years (16.6-58.6 years). Mechanical support was biventricular in 10 patients (5 had a left ventricular support only). The median CPB duration was 162 minutes (96-339 minutes), and the median duration of support was 72 days (28-360 days). Three patients died during VAD support. The first patient died of sepsis, the second patient died of intracranial hemorrhage, and the third patient died of device dysfunction.

Platelet count and platelet volume
Figure 1 shows the platelet count and volume on weekly follow-up. The platelet count steadily increased during the first 2 postoperative weeks and remained stable after the fourth postoperative week (laboratory control values are 150-400 giga/mm3 and 8-12 fl for platelet count and platelet volume, respectively). A type II heparin-induced thrombocytopenia developed in 1 patient the fourth week after device implantation. Heparin was stopped and replaced by antivitamin K therapy. Aspirin was maintained.



View larger version (18K):
[in this window]
[in a new window]
  		Figure 1. Time course of platelet volume (fl) and platelet count after external VAD implantation. (*P < .05 vs laboratory control values; n = absolute number of patients.)

 
Resistance to aspirin treatment
Figure 2 represents platelet aggregation velocity in patients treated with aspirin. The zero y axis value corresponds to the absence of platelet aggregation (and aspirin efficacy).



View larger version (10K):
[in this window]
[in a new window]
  		Figure 2. Ex vivo platelet aggregation velocity in the presence of AA (0.2 mg/mL) in patients receiving aspirin. Resistance to aspirin treatment was defined as any persisting ex vivo platelet aggregation induced by AA despite a daily administration of aspirin.

 
The mean doses of aspirin administered per day (day of blood collection for platelet ex vivo testing) were the following: first week, 260 ± 38 mg; second week, 249 ± 90 mg; third week, 255 ± 100 mg; fourth week, 250 ± 149 mg; fifth week, 273 ± 160 mg; and sixth week, 288 ± 164 mg.

Aspirin resistance, as previously defined, was observed in a total of 6 patients. These patients are represented in Figure 2 by any value above the zero value of platelet aggregation velocity at each weekly blood test.

Five of 6 patients responded to an increased daily dose of aspirin. Three of 5 patients had a recurrence of this phenomenon when the daily dose of aspirin was increased.

In 3 patients, aspirin resistance was observed from the first week of treatment with aspirin after VAD implantation.

Inflammatory state: endothelial activation
Figure 3 shows the temporal trend of fibrinogen levels significantly above laboratory control values (2-4 g/L) during the entire postoperative course.



View larger version (15K):
[in this window]
[in a new window]
  		Figure 3. Time course of fibrinogen levels after external VAD implantation. Laboratory control values (dotted lines). (*P < .05 vs laboratory control values; n = absolute number of patients.)

 
Figure 4 displays the temporal trend of circulating von Willebrand factor (activity and antigenic determination) during the postoperative course. These levels remained significantly above laboratory control values (60%-100% von Willebrand factor activity and 60%-100% antibody binding) after implantation and during the entire study period.



View larger version (22K):
[in this window]
[in a new window]
  		Figure 4. Time course of circulating von Willebrand factor antigen and activity after external VAD implantation. Laboratory control values (dotted lines). (*P < .05 and **P < .05: von Willebrand factor [antigen and activity] vs laboratory control values; n = absolute number of patients.) v WFac; Von Willebrand factor activity; v WFag, von Willebrand factor antigen.

 
Platelet activation
The expression of P-selectin on the membrane surface of platelets was present during the entire study period (Figure 5). The normal range value was 3000 to 6500 sites per platelet.



View larger version (15K):
[in this window]
[in a new window]
  		Figure 5. Time course expression of P-selectin on platelet surface membrane after external VAD implantation from flow cytometry measurements. Laboratory control value is less than 2% of platelets expressing this surface protein. (*P < .05 vs laboratory control values; n = absolute number of patients.)

 
Figure 6 shows the expression of GP {alpha}IIbß3 and GP Ib{alpha} during the postoperative course. The normal range values were 24,000 to 38,000 and 10,500 to 19,000 sites per platelet for GP {alpha}IIbß3 and GP Ib{alpha}, respectively. After the first week, GP {alpha}IIbß3 expression remained within the normal range but closer to the lower limit. GP Ib{alpha} expression remained in the lower limits but closer to normal range values. Ex vivo-induced externalization of GP {alpha}IIbß3 and internalization of GP Ib{alpha} in the presence of adenosine remained within normal values during the entire postoperative course (Figures 7 and 8) (normal range values are 26% ± 11% for GP {alpha}IIbß3 externalization and 17% ± 9% for GP Ib{alpha} internalization).



View larger version (18K):
[in this window]
[in a new window]
  		Figure 6. Time course expression of GPs {alpha}IIbß3 and Ib{alpha} on platelet surface membrane after external VAD implantation from flow cytometry measurements. No difference was observed when compared with laboratory control values (n = absolute number of patients). GP, Glycoprotein.

 


View larger version (16K):
[in this window]
[in a new window]
  		Figure 7. Time course externalization of GP {alpha}IIbß3 on platelet surface membrane after ex vivo induction using ADP (25 µmol/L) (n = absolute number of patients). Laboratory control values (dotted lines). GP, Glycoprotein.

 


View larger version (15K):
[in this window]
[in a new window]
  		Figure 8. Time course externalization of GP Ib{alpha} on platelet surface membrane after ex vivo induction using ADP (25 µmol/L) (n = absolute number of patients). Laboratory control values (dotted lines). GP, Glycoprotein.

 
No difference was observed in the expression of GP {alpha}IIbß3 and GP Ib{alpha} when comparing patients who displayed some resistance to aspirin and other patients. No correlation was observed between the daily aspirin dose and the expression of integrin on platelet surface by flow cytometry.


   Discussion
Top
 Abstract
 Patients and methods
 Results
 Discussion
References
 
This study examined platelet activation and aggregation in patients implanted with an external pulsatile VAD for primary cardiogenic shock. We observed a persisting platelet activation profile and normal or reduced platelet activability after implantation. We also observed a resistance to aspirin in 26% of the patients who responded to increased doses of aspirin up to 500 mg/d.

In healthy subjects, aspirin efficacy is observed with low doses (<100 mg/d), but with some individual variability.1,2 In patients with atherosclerotic disease, its efficacy is reduced and may necessitate higher daily doses to overcome an erythrocyte promotion of platelet reactivity.4,12,13 After CPB, thromboxane A2 synthesis persists at 70% to 54% of control values after 5 and 10 days, respectively, despite a daily oral intake of 100 mg of aspirin.3

We observed a persistent AA-induced platelet aggregation in the presence of AA in 26% of patients receiving at least 250 mg of aspirin daily. Moreover, this so-called aspirin resistance could occur a few weeks after surgery, whereas previous platelet studies showed an ex vivo aspirin efficacy in the same patient. The mechanism of this phenomenon may be explained by an increased turnover of platelets in the early postoperative weeks, as observed after CPB. This increased turnover of platelets may overcome the effect of aspirin on thromboxane A2 synthesis.3 An increased turnover may be a possibility in our patients with implanted VADs. In our study, we observed an increased platelet volume with a decreased platelet count during the early postoperative weeks after VAD implantation with CPB.

Another mechanism of resistance to aspirin could be an inflammatory-induced cyclooxygenase-2 isoform activity that is less sensitive to aspirin acetylation.5 Indeed, a prolonged inflammatory reaction is observed in patients implanted with VADs. Cytokine levels such as interleukin-6 and interleukin-8 or complement fractions (C3a, C5a) are increased several weeks after implantation.14,15 These molecules have also been reported to induce platelet activation.16 A persistent inflammatory state was also observed in our patients, as expressed by elevated fibrinogen levels and circulating von Willebrand factor values during the postoperative course.

Platelet activation studies measuring the membrane expression of P-selectin showed a persistent activation of platelets during this prolonged period of support.17 In vitro, the GP {alpha}IIbß3 complex has been reported to be selectively degraded after prolonged ventricular assist.18 In our patients, integrin {alpha}IIbß3 and Ib{alpha} expression on platelet surface remained within normal values and may reflect a persisting moderate platelet activation. No correlation was found between the daily dose of aspirin and membrane expression of these GPs, and no difference was observed between the integrin expression in patients who displayed resistance to aspirin and other patients. Membrane expression of integrin {alpha}IIbß3 has individual variations according to gender or genetic polymorphism associated with different aspirin sensitivity.19-21 This persistent platelet activated state could be related to permanent activation from a pathway other than the ADP pathway: Continuous thrombin generation has been reported in patients implanted with different VADs.15,22,23 Thrombin has a powerful effect on platelet activation through specific protease-activated receptor pathways (1 and 4) insensitive to aspirin.24-26

GP Ib{alpha} is coupled with von Willebrand factor when activated9,27 by high shear stress stimuli and is responsible for platelet adhesion and activation. This pathway is poorly sensitive to aspirin.26,28 The platelet activation observed in our patients could therefore be explained by high shear stress in the presence of an artificial ventricle. High shear stress could be developed by a high upstroke pattern on the apex cardiogram in the artificial ventricle with reduced inflow and outflow conduit diameters (14 mm diameter), resulting in high conduit velocities. Moreover, the substrates of these receptors (von Willebrand factor) remained within high-range values during the 6 postoperative weeks, indicating facilitated receptor-substrate interactions. These mechanisms of platelet activation make the efficacy of aspirin as an antiplatelet agent questionable despite the observation of decreased thromboxane A2 production.

These patients are also characterized by a preserved platelet reactivity considering only GP {alpha}IIbß3 and GP Ib{alpha} (Figures 6 and 7), despite an initial increased turnover associated with a continuous activation. The balance between enhanced platelet activation and reactivity may contribute to the individual tendencies for thrombosis or bleeding in patients with this type of VAD. Aspirin may favor the balance toward a reduced platelet aggregation but requires appropriate monitoring and adjusted doses to be biologically efficient.


   References
Top
 Abstract
 Patients and methods
 Results
 Discussion
 References
 

  1. Pappas JM, Westengard JC, Bulls JS. Population variability in the effect of aspirin on platelet function. Implications for clinical trials and therapy. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 1993;118:801–804
  2. Gum PA, Kottke-Marchant K, Poggio ED, Gurm H, Welsh PA, Brooks L, et al. Profile and prevalence of aspirin resistance in patients with cardiovascular disease. Am J Cardiol. 2001;88:230–235[Medline]
  3. Zimmerman N, Kienzle P, Weber AA, Winter J, Gams E, Schrör K, et al. Aspirin resistance after coronary artery bypass grafting. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2001;121:982–984[Free Full Text]
  4. Valles J, Santos T, Aznar J, Osa A, Lago A, Cosin J, et al. Erythrocyte promotion of platelet reactivity decrease the effectiveness of aspirin as an antithrombotic therapeutic modality. Circulation. 1998;97:350–355[Abstract/Free Full Text]
  5. Weber A-A, Zimmerman KC, Meyer-Kichrath J, Schrör K. Cyclooxygenase-2 in human platelets as a possible factor in aspirin resistance. Lancet. 1999;353:900[Medline]
  6. Baker LC, Davis WC, Autieri J, Watach MJ, Yamazaki K, Litwak P, et al. Flow cytometric assays to detect platelet activation and aggregation in device-implanted calves. J Biomed Mater Res. 1998;41:312–321[Medline]
  7. Abhrams CS, Ellison N, Budzynski AZ, Shattil SJ. Direct detection of activated platelets and platelet-derived microparticles in humans. Blood. 1990;88:1525–1541
  8. Kamath S, Blann AD, Lip AHY. Platelet activation: assessment and quantification. Eur Heart J. 2001;22:1561–1571[Free Full Text]
  9. Goto S, Ikeda Y, Saldivar E, Ruggeri ZM. Distinct mechanisms of platelet aggregation as a consequence of different flows conditions. J Clin Invest. 1998;101:479–486[Medline]
  10. Houel R, Moczar M, Clerin V, Loisance DY. Pseudointima in inflow conduits of left ventricular assist devices. Ann Thorac Surg. 1999;68:717–723
  11. El-Banayosy A, Arusoglu L, Kzner L, Tenderich G, Minami K, Inoue K, et al. Novacor left ventricular assist system versus HeartMate vented electric left ventricular assist system as a long term mechanical circulatory support device in bridging patients: a prospective study. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2000;119:581–587[Abstract/Free Full Text]
  12. Santos T, Valles J, Aznar J, Marcus AJ, Broekman MJ, Safier LB. Prothrombotic effects of erythrocytes on platelet reactivity. Circulation. 1997;95:63–68[Abstract/Free Full Text]
  13. Helgason CM, Bolin KM, Hoff JA, Winkler SR, Mangat A, Tortori KL, et al. Development of aspirin resistance in person with previous ischemic stroke. Stroke. 1994;25:2331–2336[Abstract]
  14. Corry DC, DeLucia A, Zhu H, Radcliffe RR, Brevetti GR, El-Khatib H, et al. Time course of cytokine release and complement activation after implantation of the HeartMate left ventricular assist device. ASAIO J. 1998;44:M347–351[Medline]
  15. Wilhem CR, Ristish J, Kormos RL, Wagner WR. Monocyte tissue factor expression and ongoing complement generation in ventricular assist device patients. Ann Thorac Surg. 1998;65:1071–1076[Abstract/Free Full Text]
  16. Lumadue JA, Lanzkron SM, Kennedy SD, Khul DT, Kikkler TS. Cytokine induction of platelet activation. Am J Clin Pathol. 1996;106:795–798[Medline]
  17. Matsubayashi H, Fastenau DR, McIntyre JA. Changes in platelet activation associated with left ventricular assist system placement. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2000;19:462–468[Medline]
  18. Serna DL, King BO, Huh J, Jalal R, Tran L, Chen JC. Evidence for selective degradation of platelet GP IIb/IIIa complex after prolonged in vitro ventricular assist. J Invest Med. 1998;46:279–283[Medline]
  19. Weiss EJ, Bray PF, Tayback M. A polymorphism of platelet glycoprotein receptor as an inherited risk factor for coronary thrombosis. N Engl J Med. 1996;334:1090–1094[Abstract/Free Full Text]
  20. Faraday N, Goldschmidt-Clermont P, Bray PF. Gender differences in platelet GPIIb-IIIa activation. Thromb Haemost. 1997;77:748–754[Medline]
  21. Cooke GE, Bray PF, Hamlington JD, Pham DM, Goldsmidt-Clermont PJ. PIA2 polymorphism and efficacy of aspirin. Lancet. 2001;351:1253
  22. Spanier T, Oz M, Levin H, Weinberg A, Stamatis K, Stern D, et al. Activation of coagulation and fibrinolytic pathways in patients with left ventricular assist devices. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1996;112:1090–1097[Abstract/Free Full Text]
  23. Koster A, Loebe M, Hanse R, Potapov EV, Noon GP, Kuppe H, et al. Alterations in coagulation after implantation of a pulsatile Novacor LVAD and the axial flow Micromed DeBackey LVAD. Ann Thorac Surg. 2000;70:533–537[Abstract/Free Full Text]
  24. Kahn ML, Zheng Y, Huang W, Bigornia V, Zeng D, Moff S, et al. A dual thrombin receptor system for platelet activation. Nature. 1998;394:690–694[Medline]
  25. Brass S. Platelets and proteases. Nature. 2001;413:26–27[Medline]
  26. Parker RI, Gralnick HR. Effect of aspirin on platelet-von Willebrand factor surface expression on thrombin and ADP-stimulated platelets. Blood. 1989;74:2016–2021[Abstract/Free Full Text]
  27. Kroll MH, Hellums JD, McIntire LV, Shafer AI, Moake JL. Platelets and shear stress. Blood. 1996;88:1525–1541[Free Full Text]
  28. Maalej N, Folts JD. Increased shear stress overcome the antithrombotic platelet inhibitory effect of aspirin in stenosed dog coronary artery. Circulation. 1996;93:1201–1205[Abstract/Free Full Text]



This article has been cited by other articles:


Home page
 Eur. J. Cardiothorac. Surg.Home page
M. Kirsch, E. Vermes, C. Radu, B. Streich, K. Nakashima, A. Mekontso-Dessap, and D. Loisance
Impact of preoperative hemodynamic support on early outcome in patients assisted with paracorporeal Thoratec((R)) ventricular assist device.
Eur. J. Cardiothorac. Surg., August 1, 2008; 34(2): 262 - 267.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Home page
 Ann. Thorac. Surg.Home page
K. Seibel, P. Berdat, C. Boillat, B. Wagner, Z. Zachariou, and U. Kessler
Hemostasis Management in Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support
Ann. Thorac. Surg., April 1, 2008; 85(4): 1453 - 1456.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Home page
 J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg.Home page
S. Schenk, A. El-Banayosy, W. Prohaska, L. Arusoglu, M. Morshuis, W. Koester-Eiserfunke, L. Kizner, E. Murray, P. Eichler, R. Koerfer, et al.
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in patients receiving mechanical circulatory support
J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg., June 1, 2006; 131(6): 1373 - 1381.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

This Article
Right arrow Abstract Freely available
Right arrow Full Text (PDF)
Right arrow Alert me when this article is cited
Right arrow Alert me if a correction is posted
Right arrow Citation Map
Services
Right arrow Email this article to a friend
Right arrow Similar articles in this journal
Right arrow Similar articles in PubMed
Right arrow Alert me to new issues of the journal
Right arrow Add to Personal Folders
Right arrow Download to citation manager
Right arrow Author home page(s):
Daniel Y. Loisance
Right arrow Permission Requests
Citing Articles
Right arrow Citing Articles via HighWire
Right arrow Citing Articles via Google Scholar
Google Scholar
Right arrow Articles by Houël, R.
Right arrow Articles by Loisance, D. Y.
Right arrow Search for Related Content
PubMed
Right arrow PubMed Citation
Right arrow Articles by Houël, R.
Right arrow Articles by Loisance, D. Y.
Related Collections
Right arrow Mechanical Circulatory Assistance

HOME HELP FEEDBACK SUBSCRIPTIONS ARCHIVE SEARCH TABLE OF CONTENTS
ANN THORAC SURG ASIAN CARDIOVASC THORAC ANN EUR J CARDIOTHORAC SURG
J THORAC CARDIOVASC SURG ICVTS ALL CTSNet JOURNALS