Platelet distribution width as a prognostic factor of outcome in hemorraghic stroke

ABSTRACT

Background: Hematocrits have always been helpful to doctors as they are important parameters used on a daily basis. With the latest technology one can measure different indices of platelets mainly Plateletcrit, PC, MPV, PDW. Aim and objectives: To study the role of platelet distribution width as a prognostic factor of outcome in hemorrhagic stroke. Materials and methods: This study included 35 patients of hemorrhagic stroke coming to MGM hospital, Kamothe. Results: The study contained of 13 females and 22 male patients. Group A consisted of 5 patients. As the patients expired within 24 hours, only a single value of PDW was available in these patients. The mean of the PDW of these patients was 16.92 with a SD of 1.22. Conclusion: PDW may act as a prognostic factor of mortality in hemorrhagic stroke.