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Flow cytometric analysis of P-selectin expression (an \u03b1 granule membrane protein found on the surface of activated platelets), quantification of the platelet specific proteins platelet factor 4 and \u03b2 thromboglobulin, and measurement of platelet containing microaggregate and platelet microparticle (fragment) formation were used to assess platelet activation. Circulating von Willebrand factor antigen (vWF) was measured to evaluate a possible role of endothelial stimulation concurrent with platelet activation.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>RESULTS<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>There was an increase in both platelet factor 4 (mean (SD), 16 (7) to 39 (22)\u2009IU\/ml, p\u2009=\u20090.04) and \u03b2 thromboglobulin (70 (20) to 98 (26)\u2009IU\/ml, p\u2009&lt;\u20090.01) at 120 minutes following cocaine administration. Platelet containing microaggregate formation was increased at 40 minutes (from 47 (3.2)% to 54 (2.0)%, p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001) and 80 minutes (55 (2.5)%, p\u2009=\u20090.04). Bleeding time decreased following cocaine from 10 (1) to 9 (1) minutes (p\u2009=\u20090.07). No changes in any of the measured variables were noted following placebo administration.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>CONCLUSIONS<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Cocaine exposure causes platelet activation, \u03b1 granule release, and platelet containing microaggregate formation. These data support the view that cocaine, even at the relatively low doses commonly self administered by occasional abusers, may promote thrombosis and predispose healthy individuals to ischaemic events. 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