Mean Platelet Volume as a Surrogate Marker for Platelet Activation in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Conclusions:
Patients with IPF exhibit higher MPV values and lower platelet count. Further studies are needed to assess the clinical implications of these findings.

Source: Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis - April 3, 2016 Category: Hematology Authors: Ntolios, P., Papanas, N., Nena, E., Boglou, P., Koulelidis, A., Tzouvelekis, A., Xanthoudaki, M., Tsigalou, C., Froudarakis, M. E., Bouros, D., Mikhailidis, D. P., Steiropoulos, P. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research