METHODS OF INHIBITING PLATELET ACTIVATION WITH SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS

摘要

The present invention pertains to methods for reducing the platelet activati on state in an individual comprising administering a selective serotonin reupta ke inhibitor (SSRI). The platelet activation state is reduced upon administerin g a SSRI, as measured by one or more platelet activation markers. The inventio n also relates to methods for treating or preventing an individual at risk for a vascular event, disease or disorder by administering a SSRI.