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Home / Publications / Pain Research Forum / Papers of the Week / Perioperative changes in platelet count in patients with atrial septal defect.

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2020 Jul 02


Pediatr Int


http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32614463?dopt=Abstract

Perioperative changes in platelet count in patients with atrial septal defect.

Authors

Perioperative changes in platelet count in patients with atrial septal defect.
Akashi A, Kamada M, Nakagawa N, Ishiguchi Y, Moritou Y, Hara M, Eguchi Y
Pediatr Int. 2020 Jul 02.
PMID: 32614463.

Abstract

Platelet count and function change following atrial septal defect (ASD) closure with the Amplatzer septal occluder (ASO). However, the clinical significance of these changes remains unclear. We examined changes in platelet count, mean platelet volume (MPV) before and after ASO placement and the association between platelet count, MPV and various factors. We discussed the mechanism and clinical significance of changes in platelet count and MPV.
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