Correlating Thomboembolism to Individual Platelet Aggregation Rate

Authors

Luke Werrett, Brigham Young University
Dr. Kenneth Solen, Brigham Young University

Keywords

thomboembolism, platelet aggregation rate, blood, minerals

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Chemical Engineering

Abstract

The objective of this research project was to identify a correlation between a traditional platelet activity test using an aggregometer, and a new test that measures interactions between blood and man-made materials in a simulated blood flow environment. A correlation between these data would give artificial organ recipients and open-heart surgery candidates a more thorough risk analysis of their situation, and indicate the need for caution or additional medication.

Recommended Citation

Werrett, Luke and Solen, Dr. Kenneth (2013) "Correlating Thomboembolism to Individual Platelet Aggregation Rate," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1765.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1765