Introduction

Platelet activation appears to play an important role in thromboembolic complications of infective endocarditis (IE). Mean platelet volume (MPV) is a potentially usefull marker of platelet activity and a quick and easy determinant of thrombotic risk. Hence the aim of this study was to investigate the baseline platelet volume indeces (MPV and PDW) in IE patients who developed embolic events in follow up period and who did not.

Methods

The study group consisted of 76 consecutive patients (female=55, male= 21, mean age=26 years old, ranged from 8 to 64 years) with definite IE according to Duke Criteria. Thirty four healthy subjects who were age and gender adjusted served as the control group. The mean duration of hospital stay was 44 days.

Methods

The study group consisted of 76 consecutive patients (female=55, male= 21, mean age=26 years old, ranged from 8 to 64 years) with definite IE according to Duke Criteria. Thirty four healthy subjects who were age and gender adjusted served as the control group. The mean duration of hospital stay was 44 days.

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