Platelet-hemoglobin ratio can predict amputation risk in PAD patients: Study
Written By : Medha Baranwal
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2022-07-31 14:30 GMT | Update On 2022-07-31 14:30 GMT
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Turkey: Platelet-hemoglobin ratio (PHR) is a good predictor for below-knee amputation (BKA), says a recent study published in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders. The findings imply that high-risk patients for amputation can be identified using the PHR.
In recent times, peripheral arterial disease (PAD) causes significant morbidity. PAD has similar risk factors as coronary artery disease as atherosclerosis is evident in the pathophysiological process in most patients. PHR has been shown to predict mortality in atherosclerotic heart disease. Therefore, Nail Burak Ozbeyaz, Pursaklar State Hospital, Ankara, Turkey, and colleagues aimed to determine the relationship between PHR and below-knee amputation in a single-center retrospective study.
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