Study of Platelet Activation, Hypercoagulable State, and the Association with Pulmonary Hypertension in Children with β-Thalassemia

Conclusion A chronic hypercoagulable state and platelet activation is present in children with β-thalassemia. Splenectomy and transfusion infrequency are the main risk factors noted to be associated with such hypercoagulable state and platelet activation and consequently the PH among our thalassemic patients.
Source: Hematology Oncology and Stem Cell Therapy - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research