World Stroke Day | "Wind" risk in platelet activation early warning
World Stroke Day is observed on October 29 to underscore the serious nature and high rates of stroke, raise awareness of the prevention and treatment of the condition, and ensure better care and support for survivors. Stroke and platelet function Stroke refers to an acute cerebrovascular disease caused by the sudden rupture of blood vessels in the brain or the sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain. Hemorrhagic stroke, caused by a ruptured blood vessel in the brain, and ischemic stroke, caused by disruption of blood flow to the brain, are the two main types of stroke. Among them, ischemic stroke, also known as cerebral infarction, includes cerebral thrombosis and cerebral embolism, accounting for 85% of strokes. Platelet activation is the main mechanism of thrombosis and atherosclerosis. Activated platelets interact with various leukocytes such as monocytes, neutrophils, dendritic cells, and lymphocytes to trigger cell-to-cell signal transduction, resulting in thromb...