Why the study?
Does mean platelet volume predict early death in patients with acute pulmonary embolism?
Does mean platelet volume predict early death in patients with acute pulmonary embolism?
Mean platelet volume may serve as a useful prognostic biomarker for predicting early mortality, right ventricular dysfunction, and myocardial injury in patients with acute pulmonary embolism.
MPV is an independent predictor of early death in APE. Moreover, MPV in APE is associated with right ventricular dysfunction and myocardial injury.
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