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Mean platelet volume and coronary heart disease in hemodialysis patients

Bernard F Henning1, Walter Zidek, Bertolt Linder

  • 1Medizinische Klinik I, Universitätsklinik Marienhospital, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Herne, Germany. bernhard.henning@ruhr-uni-bochum.de

Kidney & Blood Pressure Research
|June 22, 2002
PubMed

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Mean platelet volume (MPV) is linked to coronary heart disease (CHD) in hemodialysis patients. Higher MPV levels correlate with increased CHD risk, suggesting MPV as a potential biomarker in this population.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Cardiology
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Mean platelet volume (MPV) is an established independent risk factor for myocardial infarction in the general population.
  • Chronic kidney disease patients on hemodialysis often exhibit altered platelet indices.
  • Understanding platelet behavior in hemodialysis is crucial for cardiovascular risk assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between Mean platelet volume (MPV) and coronary heart disease (CHD) in patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis.
  • To determine if MPV serves as an independent predictor of CHD in this specific patient cohort.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 518 patients on chronic hemodialysis.
  • Coronary heart disease (CHD) was defined by a history of myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass grafting, or significant coronary artery stenosis on angiography.
  • Statistical analyses included logistic regression to identify independent predictors of CHD.

Main Results:

  • Hemodialysis patients had a mean MPV of 8.22 +/- 0.06 fL.
  • Patients in the upper quintile of MPV (>9.172 fL) had a significantly higher prevalence of CHD compared to those in the lower quintile (<7.168 fL) (OR, 1.29).
  • MPV was identified as an independent factor for CHD, alongside age, smoking, systolic blood pressure, and serum triglyceride levels. MPV was also influenced by platelet count, ultrafiltration volume, white blood cell count, beta-blocker use, heart rate, and serum electrolytes.

Conclusions:

  • Mean platelet volume (MPV) is associated with coronary heart disease (CHD) in patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis.
  • MPV may serve as a valuable biomarker for assessing cardiovascular risk in hemodialysis patients.
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