{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Hemodialysis in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients Is Associated with Altered Platelet, MCV, MPV, and INR Levels: A Pilot Study.
{Author}: Alqarni A;Shaikh A;Alasmari S;Makkawi M;
{Journal}: Ann Clin Lab Sci
{Volume}: 54
{Issue}: 3
{Year}: 2024 May
{Factor}: 1.18
{Abstract}: <B>OBJECTIVE: </B>Both chronic kidney disease and its main treatment, hemodialysis (HD), are associated with hematological abnormalities. However, little is known about how starting hemodialysis when already in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) affects hematological parameters. This study investigated the effect of HD on hematological and coagulation markers among ESRD patients.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>A retrospective study was carried out on 43 HD-ESRD patients from January to December 2022. The data were collected from Sabt Alalaya General Hospital in Belgarn, Saudi Arabia. Using GraphPad Prism, multiple unpaired t-tests were utilized to compare hematological and coagulation markers between the patients and healthy subjects.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>The 43 HD-ESRD patients (46.5% male and 53.5% female) ranged in age from 20 to 89 years. The data obtained from our analysis unsurprisingly revealed significant variation in hematological parameters and coagulation patterns among HD-ESRD patients. Most notably, there were gradual and significant changes in platelet, MCV, MPV, and INR values during the assessment time.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>This investigation verified the possible occurrence of macrocytosis and thrombotic conditions among patients with ESRD who undergo HD. It is recommended to closely observe patients undergoing this procedure, with a specific focus on platelet, MCV, MPV, and INR levels as potential indications.