Mean platelet volume as an inflammatory marker in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Abstract Background Mean platelet volume (MPV) is affected by inflammation in many conditions, such as in inflammatory bowel diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Conflicting reports exist about its value in stable and exacerbating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2016-02-01
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| Series: | The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.4103/1687-8426.176772 |