Thromb Haemost 2008; 100: 729–730 Platelet activation plays a central role in haemostasis and thrombosis. Antiplatelet therapy is considered to be the ‘cornerstone’in the prevention and treatment of thrombotic diseases such as coronary artery disease (CAD), stroke and peripheral arterial disease (PAD). While dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel is currently the standard therap...