Relationship between mean platelet volume and coronary heart disease

The change of form and function of platelets is one independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Platelets play an important role during the occurrence and development of coronary heart disease, but there is no definite index that can reflect platelet function. In recent years, many studies have found that mean platelet volume (MPV) is an important index that reflects platelet activation. Detecting MPV is a simple and fast way to assess platelet function and has clinical significance in predicting clinical events of coronary heart disease.