Medical Condition Qualitative Platelet Defects

Source:

2009 icd-9-cm diagnosis 287.1 - qualitative platelet defects

Active Ingredients used for Qualitative Platelet Defects:

Garlic, Pycnogenol

Active Ingredient	Uses based on scientific evidence	Grade*
garlic (allium sativum l.)	the effects of garlic on platelet aggregation have been assessed in several human trials. because garlic has been associated with several cases of bleeding, therapy should be applied with caution (particularly in patients using other agents that may precipitate bleeding).	c
pycnogenolâ® (pinus pinaster ssp. atlantica)	one human study reports reduced platelet aggregation in smokers. further research is needed before a clear conclusion can be reached.	c

*Key to grades
A: Strong scientific evidence for this use;
B: Good scientific evidence for this use;
C: Unclear scientific evidence for this use;
D: Fair scientific evidence against this use;
F: Strong scientific evidence against this use.