title: Migraine--a haematological disorder?
abstract: We analysed 22 patients suffering from migraine to evaluate the possible activation of platelet function utilizing the following methods: platelet factor 4, thromboxane B2 and 6 - keto prostaglandin F 1 alpha levels in platelet poor plasma. Laboratory tests were performed on all patients during headache-free period and the results obtained were compared with those of a normal healthy individuals. The mean results obtained in the patients group during pain-free period indicated a significant activation of platelet function when compared with the normal group.
authors.affiliation: 2nd Department of Medicine, Medical Faculty Charles University, Hradec Králové.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Malý
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pecka
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Krajiickova
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Siroký
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Jebavý
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bláha
mesh_terms: D015121:6-Ketoprostaglandin F1 alpha / Q000097:blood; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000097:blood* / Q000209:etiology; D010978:Platelet Factor 4 / Q000032:analysis*; D013929:Thromboxane B2 / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D010978:Platelet Factor 4; D013929:Thromboxane B2; D015121:6-Ketoprostaglandin F1 alpha