Meanings of blood platelet count in inglés

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia refers to the decrease in blood platelet count following the administration of heparin, which is an anticoagulant.

However, a low dose of cyclosporine A resulted in a sustained normal range of blood platelet count and negative proteinuria.

Results: During treatment the leukocyte count decreased remarkably, and the patient developed lymphopenia together with a paradoxical increase in her blood platelet count.

The low peripheral blood platelet count is caused by premature platelet destruction by self-reacting antibodies in addition to an impairment of platelet production.

ITP is an autoimmune disease which results in low blood platelet counts.