Relation between mean platelet volume and subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with metabolic syndrome

Objectives: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. There is evidence of platelet activation in MetS. Mean platelet volume (MPV), a determinant of platelet activation, is a newly emerging risk factor for atherothrombosis. Therefore, we investig...

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Main Authors: Ali Rıza Gülcan, Mustafa Serkan Karakaş, Barış Akdemir, Mustafa Uçar, Refik Emre Altekin, Hüseyin Yılmaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KARE Publishing 2014-02-01
Series:Türk Kardiyoloji Derneği Arşivi
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Online Access:https://jag.journalagent.com/z4/download_fulltext.asp?pdir=tkd&un=TKDA-50708