Predictive Value of Mean Platelet Volume in Saphenous Vein Graft Disease
Objective: To determine whether mean platelet volume (MPV), platelet distribution width
(PDW), and platelet count could be used as determinants of mortality
following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery and patency of
saphenous vein grafts (SVG).Methods: The records of 128 patients who underwent emergency or elective coronary
angiography after CABG surgery, and who died at an early stage were
retrospectively reviewed. Patients were divided into three groups as early
death, no SVG disease (SVGD), and SVGD group. MPV, PDW, and platelet count
were evaluated at different times.Results: MPV was significantly hig ...
Source: Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research