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Increased circulating platelet aggregates in thalassaemia

P Winichagoon, S Fucharoen, P Wasi

    The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health
    |December 1, 1981
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    Patients with beta (0)-thalassaemia/Hb E disease undergoing splenectomy show higher circulating platelet aggregates. This suggests a link to pulmonary artery thrombosis and hypoxaemia, warranting anti-platelet therapy post-surgery.

    Area of Science:

    • Hematology
    • Thrombosis Research
    • Pulmonary Medicine

    Background:

    • Beta (0)-thalassaemia/Hb E disease is a significant health concern.
    • Splenectomy is a common procedure for managing certain hematological conditions.
    • Pulmonary complications like thrombosis and hypoxaemia are observed in some thalassaemia patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the presence of circulating platelet aggregates in patients with beta (0)-thalassaemia/Hb E disease.
    • To determine if splenectomy influences the levels of circulating platelet aggregates.
    • To explore the potential relationship between platelet aggregates and pulmonary complications.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized the Wu and Hoak method for examining circulating platelet aggregates.

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  • Compared aggregate levels in splenectomized versus nonsplenectomized patients.
  • Correlated findings with incidences of pulmonary artery thrombosis and hypoxaemia.

    • Main Results:

    • Elevated circulating platelet aggregates were found in 71% of splenectomized patients.
    • Increased aggregates were also observed in 35% of nonsplenectomized patients.
    • A potential causal link between splenectomy, platelet aggregation, and pulmonary issues was identified.

    Conclusions:

    • Splenectomy in beta (0)-thalassaemia/Hb E disease patients is associated with increased circulating platelet aggregates.
    • These aggregates may contribute to pulmonary artery thrombosis and hypoxaemia.
    • Recommend anti-platelet aggregation drugs (aspirin, dipyridamole) for splenectomized thalassaemia patients.