Correlation between mean platelet volume and fasting plasma glucose levels in prediabetic and normoglycemic individuals

Correlation between mean platelet volume and fasting plasma glucose levels in prediabetic and normoglycemic individuals

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Prediabetes is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Mean platelet volume (MPV) can reflect platelet activity, and high MPV is associated with thrombogenic activation and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease....

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Main Authors: Shimodaira Masanori, Niwa Tomohiro, Nakajima Koji, Kobayashi Mutsuhiro, Hanyu Norinao, Nakayama Tomohiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Subjects:
Diabetes
Prediabetes
Hyperglycemia
Fasting plasma glucose
Mean platelet volume
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/12/1/14

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