Statins decrease mean platelet volume irrespective of cholesterol lowering effect

Sivri N., Tekin G., Yalta K., AKSOY Y., Senen K., Yetkin E.

KARDIOLOGIA POLSKA, vol.71, no.10, pp.1042-1047, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 71 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.5603/kp.2013.0259
  • Journal Name: KARDIOLOGIA POLSKA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1042-1047
  • Yozgat Bozok University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Recent clinical observations have demonstrated that the beneficial effects of statins are not limited to LDL lowering effect. They have also favourable effects on platelet activation, endothelial function, inflammation, and coagulation cascade.