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FcγRIIa: A Marker of Cardiovascular Risk after Myocardial Infarction

2024/10/21
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In this episode, Dr. David J. Schneider research identifies platelet FCγRIIA (PFCG) as a key biomarker for cardiovascular risk post-myocardial infarction. In an 800-patient study, higher PFCG levels were linked to increased risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, and death, indicating its potential for guiding personalized antiplatelet therapy, pending further validation.