Thrombosis-Atherosclerosis

Synopsis

Discusses the work done in a number of centres to uncover the function of the platelet as a cause of vascular thrombosis occlusion and embolism. Discusses the metabolic pathway by which this is achieved and elaborates the evidence supporting the place of dipyridacole in inhibiting platelet aggregation and increasing platelet survival. Illustrated with electron microscope studies.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 35 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1979

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Postgraduate*

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

arteries; atherosclerosis; blood platelets; blood vessels; thrombosis

Credits

Contributor

C A Bouvier; E Genton; K Breddin; L A Harker; P Steele; R B Griepp; R Ross

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

Boehringer Ingelheim