Thrombosis
Reports Outline Thrombosis Research from Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience
Published in Hematology Week, April 9th, 2012
2012 APR 9 -- Data detailed in "Microfluidic system for simultaneous optical measurement of platelet aggregation at multiple shear rates in whole blood" have been presented. According to the authors of recent research from Atlanta, Georgia, "Thrombosis is the pathological formation of platelet aggregates which occlude blood flow causing stroke and heart attack-the leading causes of death in developed nations. Instrumentation for diagnosing and exploring treatments for pathological platelet aggregation thus has the potential for major clinical impact."
"Most current thrombosis methods focus on single flow conditions, non-occlusive platelet adhesion, or low...
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Source: Hematology Week (2012-04-09)
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