Does oral Administration of Sustained Release Niacin inhibit Platelet Aggregation?
Niacin has a small, direct effect on platelet aggregation. Niacin platelet inhibition is transient and may dissipate as it is converted into metabolites. The clinical significance is unknown.
The results from the present study suggests that spontaneously ruptured HCC patients with protrusion should be frequently monitored after hepatectomy in order to achieve early detection of tumor recurrence and improve survival.