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Pregnancy induces a dramatic decrease in platelet interactions with VWF.
| Pregnant females (n = 21) | Non-pregnant female controls (n = 21) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platelet Tracks | 281 (227–334) | 451 (389–512) | 0.0001 |
| Translocating platelets | 168 (135–200) | 284 (237–330) | 0.0004 |
| Translocation Speed μm/sec | 2.3 (1.7–2.8) | 4.5 (3.0–5.9) | 0.0038 |
| Static platelets | 156 (133–178) | 229 (199–258) | 0.0002 |
| % Surface Coverage | 5.8 (5.2–6.3) | 9.7 (8.0–11.3) | 0.0002 |
Values show mean + 95% CI.
