Study of platelet activation, hypercoagulable state, and the association with pulmonary hypertension in children with β-thalassemia

ConclusionA 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