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Can high platelets lead to serious health issues?

Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD Key Takeaways A high platelet count can lead to mild bruising or serious conditions like stroke.There are two types of thrombocytosis: primary, caused by ...
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MPV: Low and High Blood Test Results and Causes

A mean platelet volume (MPV) blood test measures the average size of your platelets, the tiny blood cells that help form clots to stop bleeding. It is often included in a complete blood count (CBC) ...