Platelet Function in Resuscitated Patients-2

Patients after successful resuscitation associated to a myocardial infarction will be included into the study the morning after the index event. Patients get dual platelet inhibition using cangrelor as P2Y12 (purinergic G protein-coupled receptors-12) inhibitor plus acetylsalicylic acid (ASS). Patients are treated with therapeutic hypothermia according to the local Standard operating procedure for 24h and rewarming is performed within an additional 5 to 20h. Platelet function is measured every morning and ASS mediated as well as P2Y12 mediated platelet function inhibition is recorded. All relevant clinical data including APACHE (Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation) and SOFA (Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score) scores are collected.

The degree of platelet inhibition over time (4 days) and differences between the three drugs tested will be evaluated by optical aggregometry and by using the commercial VerifyNow test system.