Takeaway
The presence of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in arterial thrombi was associated with clinical outcomes in people with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
Why this matters
NETs have previously been demonstrated to have an important role in thrombus stability.
In the future, treatment strategies that target NET formation could improve clinical outcomes in people with AIS and AMI.