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Table 3 Blood platelet count in short-term survivors versus non-survivors

From: Longitudinal increases in mitochondrial DNA levels in blood cells are associated with survival in critically ill patients

Platelet count

Survivors (N = 16)

Non-survivors (N = 12)

Difference (survivors – non-survivors)

P value

At baseline

157 ± 21

176 ± 25

-19 ± 33

0.57

At day 4 (± 1)

139 ± 22

186 ± 26

-48 ± 34

0.18

At last measurement

262 ± 35

239 ± 40

23 ± 53

0.67

Change at day 4 (± 1)

-6 ± 10

+10 ± 12

-16 ± 15

0.32

Change at last measurement

+91 ± 25

52 ± 29

+39 ± 38

0.31

  1. Results presented as mean ± standard error.