ABSTRACT
I. Introduction .............................................................................................................................47 II. Normal Platelet Function ........................................................................................................48 III. Abnormalities of Platelet Function.........................................................................................49 IV. Adenosine Diphosphate (ADP) and Thrombin Pathways......................................................49 V. Immunologically Mediated Platelet Dysfunction...................................................................50 VI. Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura ...................................................................................50
