Can platelet indices predict obstruction level of pulmonary vascular bed in patients with acute pulmonary embolism?

Gunay E. , Ulasli S. S. , Kacar E., Halici B., Unlu E., Tunay K., ...Daha Fazla

CLINICAL RESPIRATORY JOURNAL, cilt.8, ss.33-40, 2014 (SCI İndekslerine Giren Dergi) identifier identifier identifier

  • Cilt numarası: 8 Konu: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2014
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1111/crj.12031
  • Dergi Adı: CLINICAL RESPIRATORY JOURNAL
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.33-40

Özet

IntroductionComputed tomography pulmonary arterial obstruction index ratio (CTPAOIR) is related with the severity of pulmonary embolism (PE). Platelet indices including mean platelet volume (MPV), platelet distribution width (PDW) are reported to be increased in acute PE.