title: Variability of on-treatment platelet reactivity in patients on clopidogrel.
abstract: Response to clopidogrel therapy is subject to inter-individual variability. However, data with regard to on-treatment platelet reactivity over time in patients undergoing coronary stenting are scarce. For this prospective observational study, 102 consecutive patients on dual antiplatelet therapy undergoing coronary stenting due to stable coronary artery disease (CAD; n = 29), non ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS; n = 45) and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI; n = 28) were enrolled. Vasodilator-stimulated phosphoprotein-phosphorylation assay was performed at baseline, as well as 1, 3 and 6 months thereafter. Platelet reactivity index (PRI) measured after 1, 3 and 6 months was lower compared to baseline values (p < 0.001). Variables responsible for reduced response to clopidogrel at baseline (reticulated platelet fraction, simvastatin therapy) and during steady-state phase (body mass index, blood glucose concentrations, cholesterol/HDL-ratio and quality of life score) were different. High on-treatment platelet reactivity (HTPR)-phenotype (cut-off = 50% PRI) within the first month changed in 31% of stable CAD, 33% of NSTE-ACS and 39% of STEMI patients, respectively. HTPR-phenotype in the steady-state phase (month 1 to 6) changed in 45% of stable CAD, 33% of NSTE-ACS and 25% of STEMI patients. Response to clopidogrel and accordingly platelet function might vary over time, especially when a cut-off based approach, is used. There was a significant reduction of on-treatment platelet reactivity within the first month after percutaneous coronary intervention with stenting which was maintained for up to 6 months. Variables associated with reduced response to clopidogrel at baseline and during steady-state phase were different, as the latter mainly reflected an unfavorable metabolic profile, comprising elevated BMI, blood glucose levels as well as cholesterol/HDL-ratio.
authors: 3rd Medical Department, Cardiology and Emergency Medicine .
authors: Matthias K
authors: MK
authors: Freynhofer
authors: Veronika
authors: V
authors: Bruno
authors: Ivan
authors: I
authors: Brozovic
authors: Rudolf
authors: R
authors: Jarai
authors: Birgit
authors: B
authors: Vogel
authors: Serdar
authors: S
authors: Farhan
authors: Wolfgang
authors: W
authors: Hübl
authors: Martin
authors: M
authors: Willheim
authors: Johann
authors: J
authors: Wojta
authors: Kurt
authors: K
authors: Huber
mesh_terms: D001792:Blood Platelets / Q000378:metabolism*; D000077144:Clopidogrel; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015539:Platelet Activation / Q000187:drug effects*; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010979:Platelet Function Tests / Q000379:methods; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011788:Quality of Life; D013988:Ticlopidine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors; D000077144:Clopidogrel; D013988:Ticlopidine
keywords: Acute coronary syndromes; clopidogrel; coronary artery disease; on-treatment platelet reactivity; vasodilator-stimulated phosphoprotein-phosphorylation assay