I completed both my Masters and PhD in Biomedical Science through Victoria University of Wellington, before undertaking a post-doctoral fellowship here at the University of Otago, Wellington campus. The main focus of my research has always been centred in developing better scoring tools for stratifying risk in cardiac disease. Identifying patients who are at increased risk of adverse clinical events means patient management can be personalised in order to improve patient outcomes.
My current research uses a mixture of molecular and genetic techniques in order to identify biomarkers relating to inflammation, small RNA molecules and genetic variants measured in patients who have suffered a heart attack. My research is done through Wellington Cardiovascular Research Group, and we work closely with cardiologists from Wellington Hospital in how we can best apply biomedical information so patients can benefit from better risk assessment models.
There are several postgraduate research opportunities (Honours, Masters, PhD) available in this field through the Wellington Cardiovascular Research Group.
Contact details
Department of Surgery & Anaesthesia University of Otago, Wellington PO Box 7343 Wellington South
Scientist, Wellington Cardiovascular Research Group
Postgraduate Biomedical Seminar Series Co-ordinator
Research expertise
Translational Cardiovascular Medicine
Publications
Yiu, J. Y. T., Hally, K. E., Larsen, P. D., & Holley, A. S. (2023). Neutrophil-enriched biomarkers and long-term prognosis in acute coronary syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Cardiovascular Translational Research. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s12265-023-10425-2
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Holley, A., Yiu, J., Hally, K., & Larsen, P. (2023). Neutrophil biomarkers and long-term prognosis in acute coronary syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 32(Suppl. 3), 678. doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2023.06.582
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Blackshaw, C., Hally, K., Harding, S., Fairley, S., Larsen, P., & Holley, A. (2023). Gender differences in demographics, management, and clinical outcomes in AMI patients. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 32(Suppl. 3), 386. doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2023.06.382
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Yiu, J. Y. T., Hally, K. E., Larsen, P. D., & Holley, A. S. (2023). Increased levels of low density neutrophils (LDNs) in myocardial infarction. Acta Cardiologica, 78(1), 47-54. doi: 10.1080/00015385.2021.2015145
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Whitfield, P., Sword, D., Holley, A., Walsh, E., Weatherall, M., Shepherd, P. R., … Hall, R. M., & Krebs, J. D. (2022). The metabolic effects of a CREBRF gene variant in NZ women. Proceedings of the 45th New Zealand Society for the Study of Diabetes (NZSSD) Annual Scientific Meeting. (pp. 46). Retrieved from https://www.ivvy.com.au/event/NZSSD22/welcome.html
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Brunton-O'Sullivan, M. M., Holley, A. S., Shi, B., Harding, S. A., & Larsen, P. D. (2022). Cluster analysis of extracellular matrix biomarkers predicts the development of impaired systolic function within 1 year of acute myocardial infarction. Heart & Vessels, 37, 2029-2038. doi: 10.1007/s00380-022-02118-8
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Whitfield, P., Sword, D., Holley, A., Walsh, E., Weatherall, M., Shepherd, P., … Hall, R. M., & Krebs, J. D. (2022). The metabolic effects of a CREBRF gene variant in NZ women: Assessment of satiety and incretins. Proceedings of the 45th New Zealand Society for the Study of Diabetes (NZSSD) Annual Scientific Meeting. (pp. 22). Retrieved from https://www.ivvy.com.au/event/NZSSD22/welcome.html
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Brunton-O'Sullivan, M. M., Holley, A. S., Bird, G. K., Kristono, G. A., Harding, S. A., & Larsen, P. D. (2022). Examining variation and temporal dynamics of extracellular matrix biomarkers following acute myocardial infarction. Biomarkers in Medicine, 16(3), 147-161. doi: 10.2217/bmm-2021-0531
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Rogan, A., Brunton-O'Sullivan, M., Holley, A., McQuade, D. d., & Larsen, P. (2022). Can serum biomarkers be used to rule out significant intracranial pathology in emergency department patients with mild traumatic brain injury? A systemic review & meta-analysis. Injury, 53, 259-271. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2021.10.015
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Kristono, G., Holley, A., Hally, K., Brunton-O'Sullivan, M., Shi, B., Harding, S., & Larsen, P. (2021). Using principal component analysis to create prognostic cytokine scores for adverse outcome in acute myocardial infarction. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 30(Suppl. 2), (pp. S57-S58). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2021.05.003
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Gunawardene, A., Manning, S., Holley, A., Kristono, G., Danielson, K., Shekouh, A., Larsen, P., & Dennett, E. (2021). An IL8-CEA combined score is stage-specific in colorectal cancer. Surgery, Gastroenterology & Oncology, 26(4), 284-290. doi: 10.21614/sgo-26-4-401
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Brunton-O'Sullivan, M. M., Holley, A. S., Hally, K. E., Kristono, G. A., Harding, S. A., & Larsen, P. D. (2021). A combined biomarker approach for characterising extracellular matrix profiles in acute myocardial infarction. Scientific Reports, 11, 12705. doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-92108-z
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Kristono, G., Holley, A., Hally, K., Brunton-O'Sullivan, M., Harding, S., & Larsen, P. (2020). Trends in inflammatory cytokine levels over acute and chronic phases of myocardial infarction. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 29(Suppl. 2), (pp. S293). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2020.09.574
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Brunton-O'Sullivan, M., Holley, A., Hally, K., Kristono, G., Bird, G., Harding, S., & Larsen, P. (2020). Examining the relationship between infarct size and circulating extracellular matrix biomarkers over acute and chronic phases of myocardial infarction. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 29(Suppl. 2), (pp. S257-S258). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2020.09.495
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Yiu, J., Hally, K., Holley, A., & Larsen, P. (2020). Circulating low-density neutrophils in acute myocardial infarction. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 29(Suppl. 2), (pp. S242). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2020.09.464
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Holley, A., Harding, S., & Larsen, P. (2020). An analysis on gender disparities in a contemporary acute myocardial infarction (AMI) cohort. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 29(Suppl. 2), (pp. S235). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2020.09.447
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Kristono, G. A., Holley, A. S., Hally, K. E., Brunton-O'Sullivan, M. M., Shi, B., Harding, S. A., & Larsen, P. D. (2020). An IL-6-IL-8 score derived from principal component analysis is predictive of adverse outcome in acute myocardial infarction. Cytokine: X, 2, 100037. doi: 10.1016/j.cytox.2020.100037
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Fahmi, H., Laurie, A., Shepherd, P., Bhoothpur, C., Legget, M., Doughty, R., Holley, A., Larsen, P., & Gladding, P. (2020). Clinical applications of polygenic risk scores in coronary artery disease and familial hypercholesterolaemia. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 29(Suppl. 1), (pp. S5-S6). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2020.05.017
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Kristono, G. A., Holley, A. S., Lakshman, P., Brunton-O'Sullivan, M. M., Harding, S. A., & Larsen, P. D. (2020). Association between inflammatory cytokines and long-term adverse outcomes in acute coronary syndromes: A systematic review. Heliyon, 6(4), e03704. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e03704
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Kristono, G. A., Holley, A. S., Harding, S. A., & Larsen, P. D. (2020). White blood cell subtypes as predictors of adverse cardiac events. Coronary Artery Disease, 31(5), 446-450. doi: 10.1097/mca.0000000000000860
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Hally, K. E., Holley, A. S., Kristono, G. A., Harding, S. A., & Larsen, P. D. (2020). Immunoglobulin G levels predicts risk of recurrent adverse cardiovascular events in myocardial infarction patients. Acta Cardiologica, 75(6), 497-502. doi: 10.1080/00015385.2019.1611189
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Gunawardene, A., Manning, S., Danielson, K., Holley, A., Kristono, G., Shekouh, A., Larsen, P., & Dennett, E. (2019). A combined IL8 and CEA score is an effective marker of metastatic colorectal cancer. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 89(Suppl. 1), (pp. 23). doi: 10.1111/ans.15180
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Kristono, G., Holley, A., Lakshman, P., Brunton-O'Sullivan, M., Harding, S., & Larsen, P. (2019). A systematic review of inflammatory cytokines as predictors of long-term outcome in acute coronary syndromes. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 28(Suppl. 1), (pp. S19). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2019.05.051
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Brunton-O'Sullivan, M., Holley, A., Hally, K., Harding, S., & Larsen, P. (2019). An exploratory factor analysis of circulating extracellular matrix biomarkers in acute myocardial infarction. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 28(Suppl. 1), (pp. S14). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2019.05.039
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Thunders, M., Holley, A., Harding, S., Stockwell, P., & Larsen, P. (2019). Using NGS-methylation profiling to understand the molecular pathogenesis of young MI patients who have subsequent cardiac events [Brief report]. Epigenetics, 14(6), 536-544. doi: 10.1080/15592294.2019.1605815
Journal - Research Other
Kristono, G., Holley, A., Sasse, A., Harding, S., & Larsen, P. (2018). Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio as a prognostic marker in acute myocardial infarction. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 27(Suppl. 2), (pp. S332-S333). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2018.06.645
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Kirby, A., Holley, A., Aitken, A., Larsen, P., & Harding, S. (2018). Family history of premature coronary artery disease: Accuracy and predictor of risk. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 27(Suppl. 1), (pp. S26). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2018.05.159
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Holley, A., Pitman, J., Miller, J., Harding, S., & Larsen, P. (2017). Glutathione peroxidase activity and expression levels are significantly increased in acute coronary syndromes. Journal of Investigative Medicine, 65(5), 919-925. doi: 10.1136/jim-2016-000361
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Harding, S. A., Holley, A., Wilkins, B., Fairley, S., Simmonds, M., & Larsen, P. D. (2017). Contemporary antiplatelet therapy in acute coronary syndromes: Are there differences in outcomes and discontinuation between clopidogrel and ticagrelor? Internal Medicine Journal, 47(11), 1298-1305. doi: 10.1111/imj.13595
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Holley, A., Northcott, H., Gladding, P., Harding, S., & Larsen, P. (2017). Significant differences in genetic risk profiles between Maori and European presenting with myocardial infarction. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 26(Suppl. 2), (pp. S307-S308). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2017.06.612
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Holley, A., Wilkins, B., Fairley, S., Ranchord, A., Larsen, P., & Harding, S. (2017). Prior myocardial infarction an independent predictor of adverse cardiovascular events. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 26(Suppl. 2), (pp. S91). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2017.06.110
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Fake, A., Holley, A., Kirby, A., Sasse, A., Larsen, P., & Harding, S. (2017). Evaluating the ability of bleeding risk scores and platelet reactivity to predict bleeding risk in those presenting with myocardial infarction. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 26(Suppl. 2), (pp. S77). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2017.06.078
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Harding, S., Holley, A., Fairley, S., Wilkins, B., Simmonds, M., & Larsen, P. (2017). Contemporary antiplatelet therapy in acute coronary syndromes: Are there differences in outcomes and complications between clopidogrel and ticagrelor? Heart, Lung & Circulation, 26(Suppl. 2), (pp. S292-S293). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2017.06.576
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Lim, R. Y., Holley, A., Fairley, S., Sasse, A., Larsen, P., & Harding, S. (2017). Ticagrelor use and platelet reactivity in Maori and diabetic patients with acute coronary syndromes. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 26(Suppl. 1), (pp. S5). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2017.05.012
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Wilkins, B., Matsis, P., Simmonds, M., Holley, A., Larsen, P., & Harding, S. (2017). Ticagrelor use and the “treatment risk paradox” in elderly patients with acute coronary syndromes. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 26(Suppl. 1), (pp. S7). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2017.05.018
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O'Connor, M., Ranchord, A., Holley, A., Larsen, P., & Harding, S. (2017). What are the clinical and demographic characteristics of patients prescribed less than 12 months of Dual Anti-Platelet Therapy (DAPT) after an Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) event? Heart, Lung & Circulation, 26(Suppl. 1), (pp. S20). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2017.05.052
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Kirby, A., Aitken, A., Simmonds, M., Holley, A., Larsen, P., & Harding, S. (2017). Readmission rates 30 days following myocardial infarction. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 26(Suppl. 1), (pp. S17-S18). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2017.05.045
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Larsen, P. D., Holley, A. S., Sasse, A., Al-Sinan, A., Fairley, S., & Harding, S. A. (2017). Comparison of Multiplate and VerifyNow platelet function tests in predicting clinical outcome in patients with acute coronary syndromes. Thrombosis Research, 152, 14-19. doi: 10.1016/j.thromres.2017.02.006
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Matsis, K., Holley, A., Al-Sinan, A., Matsis, P., Larsen, P. D., & Harding, S. A. (2017). Differing clinical characteristics between young and older patients presenting with myocardial infarction. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 26(6), 566-571. doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2016.09.007
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Holley, A., Harding, S., Sasse, A., Miller, J., & Larsen, P. (2016). Reduced glutathione peroxidase activity predicts increased cardiovascular risk following an acute coronary syndrome. International Cardiovascular Forum Journal, 6, 61-65. doi: 10.17987/icfj.v6i0.241
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Holley, A. S., Miller, J. H., Larsen, P. D., & Harding, S. A. (2016). Relationship between glutathione peroxidase, platelet reactivity, and reactive oxygen species in an acute coronary syndrome population. Annals of Clinical & Laboratory Science, 46(6), 639-644.
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Holley, A., Al-Sinan, A., Fairley, S., Simmonds, M., Larsen, P., & Harding, S. (2016). Residual platelet reactivity measured by VerifyNow® is more predictive than Multiplate® of one year outcomes following acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Heart, Lung & Circulation, 25(Suppl. 2), (pp. S62). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2016.06.140
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Holley, A., Matsis, K., Northcott, H., Gladding, P., Harding, S., & Larsen, P. (2016). Genetic risk scoring in a young myocardial infarction (MI) population. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 25(Suppl. 2), (pp. S283-S284). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2016.06.664
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Holley, A., Miller, J., Harding, S., & Larsen, P. (2015). Characterisation of the glutathione peroxidase system in coronary artery disease. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 24(Suppl. 3), (pp. S140). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2015.06.064
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Harding, S., Fairley, S., Al-Sinan, A., Holley, A., Howard, C., Matsis, P., Aitken, A., & Larsen, P. (2015). Bleeding, dyspnoea and discontinuation in a real world ACS cohort treated with ticagrelor. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 24(Suppl. 3), (pp. S376). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2015.06.615
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Howard, C., Holley, A., Sasse, A., Harding, S., & Larsen, P. (2015). Is the incidence of high on treatment platelet reactivity (HOTPR) reduced in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients treated with ticagrelor? Heart, Lung & Circulation, 24(Suppl. 2), (pp. S100). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2015.04.126
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Larsen, P. D., Johnston, L. R., Holley, A., La Flamme, A., Smyth, L., Chua, E. W., Kennedy, M. A., & Harding, S. A. (2015). Prevalence and significance of CYP2C19*2 and CYP2C19*17 alleles in a New Zealand acute coronary syndrome population. Internal Medicine Journal, 45(5), 537-545. doi: 10.1111/imj.12698
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Plunkett, S., Ranchord, A., Matsis, P., Holley, A., Larsen, P., & Harding, S. (2014). "Normal" coronary arteries in the setting of acute coronary syndromw: Frequency and outcomes. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 23(Suppl. 1), (pp. e36-e37). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2014.04.222
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Legge, C., Al-Sinan, A., Holley, A., Johnston, L., Larsen, P., & Harding, S. (2014). Does timing of platelet function testing (PFT) contribute to variability in residual on-treatment platelet reactivity in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS)? Heart, Lung & Circulation, 23(Suppl. 1), (pp. e31). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2014.04.205
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Holley, A., Miller, J., Harding, S., & Larsen, P. (2014). Variability and prognostic significance of antioxidant enzymes in acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Heart, Lung & Circulation, 23(Suppl. 1), (pp. e27). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2014.04.196
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Hally, K., Johnston, L., Holley, A., Larsen, P., & Harding, S. (2014). Platelet count and platelet function testing in acute coronary syndromes. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 23(Suppl. 1), (pp. e26). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2014.04.192
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Holley, A. S., Johnston, L. R., Harding, S. A., & Larsen, P. D. (2013, August). Prognostic significance of antioxidant enzymes in acute coronary syndrome patients. Poster session presented at the Queenstown Molecular Biology (QMB) Meetings, Queenstown, New Zealand.
Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)
Holley, A., Johnston, L., Harding, S., & Larsen, P. (2013). High levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) are associated with reduced glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity in acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Heart, Lung & Circulation, 22(Suppl. 1), (pp. S41). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2013.05.098
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Johnston, L., Smyth, L., Kennedy, M., Holley, A., Sasse, A., La Flamme, A., Larsen, P., & Harding, S. (2013). High on treatment platelet reactivity is associated with a higher risk of MACE in ACS patients: Diabetes and loss of function genotype the driving forces. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 22(7), (pp. 561). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2013.04.035
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Holley, A. S., Johnston, L. R., Harding, S. A., & Larsen, P. D. (2013). Reduced glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is correlated with high levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Heart, Lung & Circulation, 22(7), (pp. 560-561). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2013.04.033
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Johnston, L., Holley, A., Chen-Xu, M., Larsen, P., & Harding, S. (2012). Significant disagreement between the VerifyNow and Multiplate assays in the classification of high platelet reactivity on clopidogrel. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 21(Suppl. 1), (pp. S174-S175). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2012.05.434
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Chen-Xu, M., Johnston, L., Holley, A., Sasse, A., Larsen, P. D., & Harding, S. A. (2012). Comparison of the Multiplate and VerifyNow assays for monitoring residual platelet reactivity after clopidogrel. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 21(8), (pp. 483-484). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2012.03.025
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Johnston, L. R., Holley, A. S., Chen-Xu, M., La Flamme, A. C., Larsen, D., & Harding, S. A. (2012). High residual platelet reactivity on aspirin in a New Zealand ACS population. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 21(8), (pp. 491-492). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2012.03.043
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Holley, A. S., Johnston, L. R., Chen-Xu, M., Sasse, A., Larsen, P. D., & Harding, S. A. (2012). Plasma antioxidant enzyme levels in acute coronary syndrome. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 21(8), (pp. 490). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2012.03.040
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