Elevations of Thrombotic Biomarkers in Hemoglobin H Disease

Conclusion: This observation indicates blood coagulation, endothelial injury, chronic low-grade inflammation, platelet activation, and thrombin generation are present in Hb H disease; these findings merit further assessment in a larger prospective cohort to establish possible links with thrombotic manifestations.Acta Haematol 2018;139:47 –51

Source: Acta Haematologica - January 19, 2018 Category: Hematology Source Type: research