Alterations in aggregation function of whole blood platelets following irradiation

By using whole blood platelet aggregometer, changes of platelet aggregation function following γ-irradiation with 6 Gy were studied. The results indicated that the function of platelet aggreation was enhanced from 4 hour to the third day after radiation, the peak value being on the third day. But it reduced on the seventh and tenth days. The early elevation of platelet aggregation may aggravate the microcirculation disturbances, while the reduction of platelet aggregation is one of the causes of hemorrhage syndrome following radiation. Therefore, measures effective in early inhibition and late improvement of platelet aggregation function may be helpful in repair of acute radiation injury