Abstract and Introduction Review of Normal Platelet Physiology and Megakaryocytopoisis Qualitative Platelet Abnormalities Conclusion References Nitric oxide (NO) is another drug used in the neonatal ...

Megakaryocytes, which are derived from hematopoietic stem cell precursors in bone marrow, form and release platelets; these circulate in the blood for 8 to 10 days before they are removed by hepatic ...

Platelets are an important part of the atherothrombotic process. They are involved in the pathways leading to atherosclerosis formation and progression and are central to the development of thrombus ...

Randomized trials of platelet function and genetic testing to guide antiplatelet decisions following PCI have produced notoriously mixed results: now, an updated consensus document aims to fill some ...

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD Key Takeaways Low platelets can occur when your bone marrow doesn't make enough platelets ...

Macrothrombocytopenia (MTC) is a blood disorder in which blood cells called platelets are abnormally large. People with MTC also have thrombocytopenia, a low platelet count. MTC impairs blood clotting ...

Hereditary thrombocytopenia, also called inherited thrombocytopenia, is a low platelet count caused by genetic factors, meaning parents carried genes that predisposed a child to the condition. It can ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD You may need an MPV test if you show symptoms that suggest an issue with your platelet ...

As people grow older, visible changes like gray hair and weaker muscles are only part of the story. Aging also affects the immune system. One major ...

Inherited platelet disorders represent a heterogeneous group of genetic conditions that affect the number, size, or function of platelets, with clinical manifestations ranging from mild mucocutaneous ...