Is thrombogenic potential of whole blood higher in patients with acute coronary syndrome than in patients with stable coronary diseases?
High thrombogenic potential of whole blood evaluated by blood vulnerability index was significantly associated with ACS and was reduced from acute to chronic stage in acute MI.
We suggest that, for patients following a planned programme of appointments and investigations, physical examination rarely contributes to the detection of systemic relapse in the follow-up of testicular germ cell tumours. It may therefore be possible to reconfigure follow-up to focus on investigations and telephone contact. We estimate that this change might be appropriate for 40% of attendances and might be welcomed by patients, many of whom find follow-up burdensome. If such a change were considered, patient education would be essential to ensure continuing compliance with the follow-up protocol.