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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 12, 2001
Filed:
May. 17, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Victor L. Serebruany, Ellicott City, MD (US);
Paul A. Gurbel, Baltimore, MD (US);
Christopher M. O'Connor, Durham, NC (US);
Assignee:
Heartdrug Research L.L.C., Ellicott City, MD (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 3/1445 ; A61K 3/134 ; A61K 3/115 ; A61K 3/1135 ; A61K 3/103 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 3/1445 ; A61K 3/134 ; A61K 3/115 ; A61K 3/1135 ; A61K 3/103 ;
Abstract
The present invention pertains to methods for reducing the platelet activation state in an individual comprising administering a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). The platelet activation state is reduced upon administering a SSRI, as measured by one or more platelet activation markers. The invention also relates to methods for treating or preventing an individual at risk for a vascular event, disease or disorder by administering a SSRI.