0 a very small cell in the blood that makes it thicker and more solid in order to stop bleeding caused by an injury --
1 a very small cell in the blood that makes the blood thicker and stops it from flowing when you cut yourself --
The initial platelet count was 20 x 109 per litre in 50% (53/107).
The difference in platelet count was statistically significant at the 0.5 and 1 hour measurements.
They caused an elevated platelet count in half of the episodes.
The exact molecular mechanisms by which isoflavones affect platelet aggregation are unclear and currently under investigation.
Another interesting phenomenon that was identified in this study was the influence of different bacteria on the platelet counts.
Table 1 lists the platelet glycoprotein antigen polymorphisms and their relation to clinical disease.
Treatment is initially supportive with blood and platelet transfusions, and antibiotics.
If bleeding exceeds 5 ml/kg for the second hour, platelet concentrates and additionalfreshfrozenplasma are ordered and given when ready.
