1. Stability of an autologous platelet clot in the pericardial sac: An experimental and clinical study 
Leonard M. Rademakers, MD, Paul F. Gründeman, MD, PhD, Robert W. Bolderman, MD, Frederik H. van der Veen, PhD, Jos G. Maessen, MD, PhD 
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 
Volume 137, Issue 5, Pages (May 2009)
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2. Figure 1
In vivo incubation of autologous platelet clot. Freshly manufactured autologous platelet gel clot in plastic test container just before administration to the pericardial sac.
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3. Figure 2
In vitro incubation of autologous platelet clots. After 60 minutes of incubation at 37°C, the PRF clot remained solid while either APG clot formula liquefied almost completely. APG, Autologous platelet gel; APG-TXA, APG plus tranexamic acid; APG-AP, APG plus aprotinin; PRF, platelet-rich fibrin.
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