Association of mean platelet volume and platelet count with the development and prognosis of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke

ConclusionsIncreased MPV is an independent risk factor for both strokes. Elevated PLT count increases the risk for ischemic stroke, but decreases the risk for hemorrhagic stroke. However, neither MPV nor PLT count has significant association with the prognosis of either stroke.

Source: Clinical and Laboratory Haematology - March 19, 2016 Category: Hematology Authors: J. Du, Q. Wang, B. He, P. Liu, J.‐Y. Chen, H. Quan, X. Ma Tags: Original Article Source Type: research