Platelet distribution width

1. Platelet distribution width is associated with motoric cognitive risk syndrome in humans (OR 0.85, 95% CI 0.75 to 0.97).

   Humansafter adjustment for potential confoundersn = 4,080

   Association between peripheral platelet markers and motoric cognitive risk syndrome: a cross-sectional analysis of data from the WCHAT study · BMJ open · 1 Oct 2026

Motoric cognitive risk syndrome →

1. Platelet distribution width raises the risk of hypertension in humans (HR = 1.03; 95% CI = 1.01-1.04).

   “Higher PLT (HR = 1.07; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.05-1.09) and PDW (HR = 1.03; 95% CI = 1.01-1.04) were associated with greater hypertension risk”

   Humansmedian follow-up of 8.2 yearsn = 51,191

   Platelet indices and incident hypertension: effect modification by body mass index in a Chinese cohort · Journal of global health · 25 Sep 2026

Hypertension →