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Higher platelet count was associated with increased prevalence and risk of MetS in children and adolescents.
In conclusion, quantification of thrombus formation by platelet count is a sensitive and robust method that enables measurement of platelet accumulation and platelet stability in an absolute scale that could be used for comparisons between research groups.
In conclusion, the association of immature platelet count with impaired antiplatelet response to thienopyridines is similar early and late after loading.
Some recommendations are made, including the suggestion that a platelet count of 75 × 10 9 /L is adequate for regional blockade in most parturients.
Using platelet mass, rather than platelet count, for a NICU platelet transfusion trigger is feasible.
Sonoclot coagulation analysis reliably evaluates platelet count as an indicator of platelet function.
The platelet count can be a useful diagnostic aid in infants with septicemia.
Intravenous IgG therapy is appropriate treatment for the infant should the platelet count fall below 20 x 109/L or if clinical haemorrhage occurs.
The increase is mainly platelet derived and is consistent with increased platelet activation throughout pregnancy.
A review of the literature and our own experience suggests that the degree of platelet count reduction may be correlated with pregnancy outcome.
Platelet count and plateletcrit could be used as markers of disease severity.
Close monitoring of the platelet count is useful in the management of these cases.
We conclude that routine measurement of the platelet count is unnecessary when low-dose heparin is used in this patient population.
The study demonstrated that this method meets the criteria for a reference platelet count.