Publication Name	World Journal of Translational Medicine
Manuscript ID	121879
DOI	10.5528/wjtm.121879
Country	Greece

Category	Respiratory System
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Antiplatelet therapy in pulmonary embolism: Mechanisms and evidence
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Tsampika-Vasileia Kalamara, Konstantinos Dodos and Vasiliki E Georgakopoulou
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Corresponding Author	Vasiliki E Georgakopoulou, Department of Pathophysiology, Laiko General Hospital, Medical School of National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 17 Agiou Toma Street, Athens 11527, Greece. vaso_georgakopoulou@hotmail.com
Key Words	Pulmonary embolism; Platelets; Platelet aggregation inhibitors; Anticoagulation; Endothelial dysfunction
Core Tip	Although pulmonary embolism (PE) is classically considered a fibrin-rich, anticoagulation-responsive disorder, platelets are increasingly recognized as active participants in venous thrombogenesis and thrombo-inflammatory signaling. This mini-review examines the mechanistic and clinical evidence linking platelets to PE and critically evaluates the current and potential role of antiplatelet therapy in its prevention and management.
Citation	Kalamara TV, Dodos K, Georgakopoulou VE. Antiplatelet therapy in pulmonary embolism: Mechanisms and evidence. World J Transl Med 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.5528/wjtm.121879
PDF	121879-in-press.pdf

Received	2026-04-03 05:41
Peer-Review Started	2026-04-13 00:33
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-05-25 01:46
Return for Revision	2026-05-27 07:21
Revised	2026-07-14 15:52
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-08-31 03:15
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-08-31 08:10
Articles in Press	2026-08-31 08:10
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