[Role of the cholesterol of platelet membranes in disorders of their structuro-functional condition in angina pectoris patients].

A study of 80 anginal patients showed their platelet molar cholesterol/phospholipid ratios, platelet membrane microviscosity, membrane release of calcium and fatty acids, and platelet aggregation capacity to be elevated. It is assumed that excessive platelet cholesterol has a significant effect on platelet aggregation, that is mediated by the intraplatelet processes examined, in anginal patients.