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COAGULATION SCREENING TEST DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SMOKERS AND NON-SMOKERS IN DHAKA CITY
Dr. Sabrina Shafiq*, Dr. Rubaiyat-E-Mortaz, Dr. Saiful Islam, Dr. Nasrin Jahan, Dr. Khan Md. Shahariar Zaman, Dr. Rokshana Begum, Dr. Susmita Debnath, Dr. Sheuly Ferdousi, Dr. Mohammad Nuruzzaman Khan, Dr. Farhan Azad and Dr. Esrat Jahan Esha&l ABSTRACT
Background: Smoking is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular and hematological conditions, yet its effects on blood coagulation remain inconclusive. Coagulation screening tests are essential for assessing blood clotting function and potential thrombotic risks. This study investigates the differences in coagulation parameters between smokers and non-smokers in Dhaka city to better understand the impact of smoking on haemostatic balance. Methods: A case-control study was conducted in the Department of Laboratory Medicine, BSMMU, Dhaka, from January 2022 to June 2022. A total of 200 adult male participants (100 smokers and 100 non-smokers) were enrolled using purposive sampling. Prothrombin time (PT), Activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), and INR (International Normalized Ratio) were measured and analysed using IBM SPSS version 26. Statistical significance was determined at p
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