The Role of Mean Platelet Volume as a Predictor of Mortality in Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Conclusions. Initial values of MPV might not be used as a prognostic marker of mortality in critically ill patients. Subsequent values of MPV after the 3rd day and the lower mortality rate unit might be useful. However, the heterogeneity between studies is high. PMID: 26966574 [PubMed]

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Source: Critical Care Research and Practice - March 13, 2016 Category: Intensive Care Tags: Crit Care Res Pract Source Type: research

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