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… all the same or different sizes or shapes. Platelet (thrombocyte) count. Platelets … of the arteries ( atherosclerosis ). Mean platelet volume (MPV). Mean platelet volume measures the average amount … all the same or different sizes or shapes. Platelet (thrombocyte) count. Platelets …
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… This treatment does not cure the cause of platelet loss. Anemia is a decrease in the … This treatment does not cure the cause of platelet loss. Anemia is a decrease in the …
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… platelets into a vein. This is called platelet transfusion. Taking medicines to stop … platelets into a vein. This is called platelet transfusion. Taking medicines to stop …
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Test Overview Bone marrow aspiration is a procedure that takes out a small amount of bone marrow fluid through a needle. Bone marrow biopsy uses a needle to take out a small amount of bone with the …
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Overview Aspirin prevents blood clots from forming in the arteries. Doctors sometimes recommend daily aspirin for people at high risk of heart attack or stroke. But taking aspirin isn't right for …
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About This Medicine Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes why you take it, how to take it, what you can expect while you're taking it, and any warnings about the …
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… are working to clot blood. Having a platelet test after you take an antiplatelet … are working to clot blood. Having a platelet test after you take an antiplatelet …
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Conditions Basics What is von Willebrand disease? Von Willebrand disease is a bleeding disorder. When you have this problem, it takes longer for your blood to form clots, so you bleed for a longer …
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… together and forming blood clots. (A platelet is a type of blood cell.) Examples of … together and forming blood clots. (A platelet is a type of blood cell.) Examples of …
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Overview Quitting smoking is probably the most important step you can take to decrease your chance of coronary artery disease and a heart attack . Smoking raises your risk of getting coronary artery …
