The enhanced platelet aggregation which is observed in TTP, was suggested to be due to an imbalance between unknown agents insulting endothelial wall and defense factors, such as prostacyclin (PGI2). Several reports suggested an aberration of PGI2 activity as a critical step in the pathogenesis of TTP. Therefore, PGI2 was proposed as an alternative treatment for TTP patients.
Intravenous prostacyclin (as epoprostenol) infusion in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. Four case reports and review of the literature. Italian Cooperative Group for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Porta, C;Tacconi, F;Ascari, E
1994-01-01
Abstract
The enhanced platelet aggregation which is observed in TTP, was suggested to be due to an imbalance between unknown agents insulting endothelial wall and defense factors, such as prostacyclin (PGI2). Several reports suggested an aberration of PGI2 activity as a critical step in the pathogenesis of TTP. Therefore, PGI2 was proposed as an alternative treatment for TTP patients.File in questo prodotto:
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