Key result
Mean platelet volume (8.22 vs 7.74 fL, p=0.005) and platelet distribution width (15.81 vs 15.62 fL, p=0.007) were significantly higher in STEMI patients compared to matched controls.
Why the study?
Are increased platelet volume indices (MPV and PDW) associated with ST elevation myocardial infarction?
Population
104 individuals, comprising 52 STEMI patients before commencing antiplatelet therapy and 52 age and gender…
Comparison
Platelet volume indices vs Age and gender matched controls without history…
Design
Case-control
Authors
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Elevated MPV and PDW were associated with STEMI; hypothesis-generating for risk markers and requires prospective validation.
Case-Control (n=104)
Are increased platelet volume indices (MPV and PDW) associated with ST elevation myocardial infarction?
Absolute Event Rate: 8.22% vs 7.74%
p-value: p=0.005
Increased mean platelet volume and platelet distribution width are significantly associated with STEMI and may serve as preliminary markers to identify high-risk patients.
Alvitigala et al. (2018) conducted a case-control in ST elevation myocardial infarction (n=104). Platelet volume indices (MPV and PDW) vs. Controls without ischemic heart disease was evaluated on Mean platelet volume (MPV) (p=0.005). Mean platelet volume (8.22 vs 7.74 fL, p=0.005) and platelet distribution width (15.81 vs 15.62 fL, p=0.007) were significantly higher in STEMI patients compared to matched controls.
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