Plateletcrit and Platelet Distribution Width as Independent Predictors of Coronary Artery Ectasia
Abstract
Introduction:
Coronary artery ectasia (CAE) is characterised by
an abnormal dilatation of the coronary arteries. Platelet volume indices,
including the mean platelet volume (MPV), platelet distribution width (PDW),
plateletcrit (PCT) and platelet count, are indicators of platelet activation.
In this study, we investigated platelet volume indices in patients with CAE.
Patients
and Methods: The study group included 51 patients (38 men;
mean age: 52 ± 9.9 years) with isolated CAE and 50 individuals with normal
coronary arteries (39 men; mean age: 54 ± 11.3 years). Admission platelet
volume indices were measured as part of the automated complete blood count.
Results:
Platelet count, MPV, PCT and PDW were higher in CAE
than in the control group (p< 0.05). Multivariate analysis revealed PDW
(odds ratio: 0.22, 95% confidence interval: 0.06-0.73, p= 0.013) and PCT (odds
ratio: 3.41, 95% confidence interval: 1.66-6.98, p≤ 0.001) as independent
predictors of CAE.
Conclusion:
This study demonstrates that PCT and PDW are
independent predictors of CAE.
Keywords
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Clinical Sciences
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Kamuran Kalkan
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Hakan Duman
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Murtaza Emre Durakoğlugil
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Zafer Küçüksu
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Sinan İnci
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Erkan Yıldırım
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Publication Date
December 1, 2016
Submission Date
December 1, 2016
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2016 Volume: 19 Number: 3