Authors
Ersin Günay, Sevinc Sarinc Ulasli, Emre Kacar, Bilal Halici, Ebru Unlu, Kamil Tünay, Gulay Ozkececi, Tulay Koken, Mehmet Unlu
Publication date
2014/1/1
Journal
The clinical respiratory journal
Volume
8
Issue
1
Pages
33-40
Description
Introduction
Computed 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.
Objective
In this study, we aimed to evaluate the relationship between CTPAOIR and platelet indices and the utility of these parameters in the determination of PE severity.
Materials and Methods
We retrospectively analysed the demographic data, clinical probability scores, laboratory data and echocardiographic findings of 63 acute PE patients who were diagnosed by pulmonary arterial computed tomography angiography.
Results
The hospital records of 38 (60.3%) male and 25 (39.7%) female patients with acute PE and 29 (58%) male and 21 (42%) female healthy control were evaluated (P = 0.803). The mean value of MPV, PDW …
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