Clinical application of platelet aggregation function test

Dual antiplatelet therapy has markedly improved the prognosis of acute coronary syndrome. However, thrombosis or bleeding occurs in some patients during treatment, demonstrating the necessity of a platelet aggregation function test. The platelet aggregation function test can evaluate the reactiveness to the antiplatelet agents for treatment adjustment. At present, a platelet aggregation function test can be conducted by a variety of methods. This review provides a brief introduction of the different test methods used clinically and analyzes the clinical significance of the test results.