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Platelet distribution width is highly associated with thrombotic events in primary antiphospholipid syndrome.

Yu ShiHui JiangCan HuangChaojun HuJiu-Liang ZhaoMengtao LiXiaofeng Zeng
Published in: Clinical rheumatology (2021)
This study confirmed the association between PDW and thrombotic events in APS patients, supporting the theory that platelet activation is a crucial mechanism of thrombosis in APS. Key Points • This study is the first to discuss the correlation between PDW and thromboses in patients with APS. • This study provides evidence of the important role of platelet activation in the pathogenesis of APS.
Keyphrases
  • pulmonary embolism
  • newly diagnosed