Journal of Hematology & Thromboembolic Diseases
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Fiekumo Igbida Buseri

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  Altered Haemostatic Values During Pregnancy in North-West Nigeria: Do Maternal Age and Parity Play Any Role?
  Author(s): Momodu Imoru and Fiekumo Igbida BuseriMomodu Imoru and Fiekumo Igbida Buseri
  
  Background: Normal pregnancy has been associated with alteration of the haemostatic system which has been linked to increased risk of thromboembolism. The study determined the haemostatic parameters in pregnant women in Kano, North-West Nigeria. Materials and Methods: One hundred and fifty pregnant women, aged 17-40 years and 100 age-matched nonpregnant women were enrolled for the study between August 2010 and October 2011 in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano. Blood samples collected were analysed for prothrombin time (PT) and partial thromboplastin time with kaolin (PTTK) using Diagen reagents and platelet count using manual method while factors VII and VIII activities were determined according to manufacturers’ instructions of TECO kits and Cormay KG coagulometer. Results: There were significantly lower va.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-8790.1000188

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