Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death and reduced quality of life, proven by
the latest data of the Global Burden of Disease Study, and is only gaining in prevalence …

Platelets are chief cells in hemostasis. Apart from their hemostatic roles, platelets are major
inflammatory effector cells that can influence both innate and adaptive immune responses …

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other inflammatory joint diseases (IJDs) have an
increased risk of premature death compared with the general population, mainly because of …

Platelet activation is a link in the pathophysiology of diseases prone to thrombosis and
inflammation. Numerous platelet markers, including mean platelet volume (MPV), have been …

Introduction Mean platelet volume (MPV) is suggested as an index of inflammation, disease
activity, and anti-inflammatory treatment efficacy in chronic inflammatory disorders; however …

Aim Acute pancreatitis (AP) constitutes a systemic inflammatory process which is often
accompanied by thrombosis and bleeding disorders. The role of platelets in the …

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at high risk of cardiovascular events. Platelet
biomarkers are involved in inflammation, atherosclerosis and thrombosis. Cardiovascular …

Previous studies reported an association between elevated mean platelet volume (MPV)
and post-myocardial infarction mortality. This study explores the association between long …

Background. An increase in the mean platelet volume (MPV) has been proposed as a novel
prognostic indicator in critically ill patients. Objective. We conducted a systematic review and …

Mean platelet volume (MPV), measured using automated blood analysers, has been
appraised as a potential biomarker in cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and cancer …