Why the study?
Does aspirin 100 mg daily reduce mean platelet volume in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
Population
101 patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation detected by 24-hour Holter monitoring. Exclusions: aortic…
Comparison
Aspirin 100 mg daily vs No antiplatelet therapy
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Aspirin was not associated with lower MPV in paroxysmal AF; leaves open effects on platelet activation or outcomes.
Does aspirin 100 mg daily reduce mean platelet volume in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
Aspirin use does not significantly alter mean platelet volume, a marker of platelet activation, in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
Çölkesen et al. (2012) studied this question.
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