Editorial
Copyright ©2010 Baishideng Publishing Group Co.
World J Cardiol. Jul 26, 2010; 2(7): 171-186
Published online Jul 26, 2010. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v2.i7.171
Figure 1
Figure 1 Pathways of platelet activation and mechanism of action of antiplatelet agents[2]. COX: Cyclooxygenase; GP: Glycoprotein; TxA2: Thromboxane A2; ASA: Acetylsalicylic acid; NSAIDs: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; PAF: Platelet-activating factor.
Figure 2
Figure 2 The clinical importance of aspirin resistance[30].
Figure 3
Figure 3 The possible background of aspirin resistance[38]. COX: Cyclooxygenase.
Figure 4
Figure 4 Possible genetical background of clopidogrel resistance[82]. GP: Glycoprotein.