Platelet distribution width: a simple, practical and specific marker of activation of coagulation.

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Authors

Eleni Vagdatli · Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki

Evdoxia Gounari

Abstract

MPV and PDW are simple platelet indices, which increase during platelet activation. PDW is a more specific marker of platelet activation, since it does not increase during simple platelet swelling.

Topics & Keywords

Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 14, Issue 1, pp. 28-32

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