The clinical applications of mean platelet volume (MPV) have recently broadened far
beyond the differential diagnosis of platelet (PLT) disorders to embrace diagnosis and …

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is currently the most prevalent chronic liver
disease in Western countries, affecting approximately 25% of the adult population. This …

Platelet production, maintenance, and clearance are tightly controlled processes indicative
of platelets' important roles in hemostasis and thrombosis. Platelets are common targets for …

Introduction: The aim of this study was to show variability in the measurement of the mean
platelet volume (MPV) depending on the instrument used. Methods: This prospective …

Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) with its micro-and macrocomplications is the leading
global epidemic of the 21st century. The aim of the research is to determine possible …

Methods: Successive consenting patients< 55 yr with an acute coronary event or recent
diagnosis of CHD were enrolled (cases, n= 165). Age-and gender-matched subjects with no …

Introduction Splenectomy and splenic artery embolization are major treatment options for
hypersplenism and portal hypertension in liver cirrhosis, but may lead to splanchnic vein …

Thrombosis and cardiovascular complications are common manifestations of a variety of
pathological conditions, including infections and chronic inflammatory diseases. Hence …

Abstract Changes of mean platelet volume (MPV) and platelet count (PC) could be a marker
or a predictor of acute stroke (AS). We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of …

Several genetic variants associated with platelet count and mean platelet volume (MPV)
were recently reported in people of European ancestry. In this meta-analysis of 7 genome …