Platelet larger cell ratio (P-LCR) in patients with dyslipidemia.
We have described preliminary results of platelet larger cell ratio (P-LCR) analysis, provided by an automated hematology analyzer in patients with hypercholesterolemia and/or hypertriglyceremia. P-LCR values were significantly higher in patients (n = 41) than in control normal group (n = 20) (P < 0.0001). Larger platelets are more reactive and contribute to vasooclusive events in patients with dyslipidemia. P-LCR may be used as an indicator of risk factor for thromboembolic ischemic events.
Department of Clinical Pathology, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. grotto@fcm.unicamp.br
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Grotto
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Noronha
D001331:Automation; D001792:Blood Platelets / Q000473:pathology*; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D048429:Cell Size; D006403:Hematologic Tests / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000097:blood* / Q000150:complications; D012307:Risk Factors; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology