Platelets and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

Conclusion: Platelets are present in less quantity and in smaller sizes in PAH than in controls. Platelet count was a significant determinant of survival in PAH. Platelets biology, metabolites and paracrine function should be better evaluated in PAH

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Oliveira, T., Calderaro, D., Piloto, B., Castro, M., Hoette, S., Jardim, C., Souza, R., Fernandes, C. J. C. Tags: Pulmonary hypertension Source Type: research