Omega-3 fatty acid ethyl esters do not improve clopidogrel associated P2Y12 inhibition in stroke patients

Omega-3 fatty acid ethyl esters do not improve clopidogrel associated P2Y12 inhibition in stroke patients

The specific action of omega-3 fatty acid ethyl esters (OFA) in preventing cerebrovascular disease remains unknown, but research has demonstrated multiple possible mechanisms. In addition to altering lipid profiles, OFA may inhibit platelet aggregation. Clopidogrel inhibits platelets via the P2Y12 r...

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Main Authors: Ping Li, Haris Kamal, Melissa Baxter, Bijal K. Mehta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-06-01
Series:Neurology International
Subjects:
Omega-3 fatty acid
clopidogrel
P2Y12 receptor
cerebrovascular disease
stroke
DHA
EPA
Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/ni/article/view/5809

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