Platelet activation following cerebral angiography.
Following cerebral angiography, the level of beta thromboglobulin rose in five of seven patients (P = less than 0.05). This would indicate that there had been generalised platelet activation. In view of the morbidity of cerebral angiography it is proposed that a trial of prophylactic anti-thrombotic therapy be instituted.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001609:Beta-Globulins / Q000032:analysis*; D002533:Cerebral Angiography / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010974:Platelet Aggregation; D001620:beta-Thromboglobulin / Q000032:analysis*
D001609:Beta-Globulins; D001620:beta-Thromboglobulin