NYU researchers develop blood platelet score, PRESS, to predict heart attack and stroke risks.

New York University researchers have created a Platelet Reactivity ExpresSion Score (PRESS), a blood platelet score that can identify previously unmeasured risks of heart attack and stroke. The genetic-based scoring system can accurately predict platelet hyperreactivity and related cardiovascular risks across populations. The PRESS score has potential for global implementation due to its feasibility for use in physicians' offices, and could lead to more personalized and effective prevention strategies, helping doctors make informed decisions on prescribing anti-platelet therapies like aspirin.

August 20, 2024
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