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Effects of Ginkgo biloba on haemostatic factors and inflammation in chronic peritoneal dialysis patients
Author(s) -
Kim Su Hee,
Lee Eun Kyoung,
Chang Jai Won,
Min Won Ki,
Chi Hyun Sook,
Kim Soon Bae
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
phytotherapy research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.019
H-Index - 129
eISSN - 1099-1573
pISSN - 0951-418X
DOI - 10.1002/ptr.1633
Subject(s) - ginkgo biloba , medicine , fibrinogen , peritoneal dialysis , coagulation , hemostasis , von willebrand factor , dialysis , gastroenterology , pharmacology , platelet
Ginkgo biloba extract decreased plasma D‐dimer concentration, a marker of intravascular coagulation, in chronic peritoneal dialysis patients. Blood levels of fibrinogen, von Willebrand factor, hs‐CRP, albumin and liver enzyme levels were not significantly changed. No bleeding episode was reported. These results suggest that Ginkgo biloba extract was effective in partially reversing the thrombogenic coagulation profile without increasing the risk of bleeding. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.