ea0026p395 | Thyroid (non cancer) | ECE2011
Atile Neslihan Soysal
, Bilir Betul Ekiz
, Bilir Bulent
, Guldiken Sibel
, Atasever Elcin
Objective: Platelet activation and aggregation play major role in the pathophysiology of atherothrombosis. Mean platelet volume (MPV), a determinant of platelet function, is a newly emerging risk factor for atherosclerosis. The present study was designed to evaluate levels of MPV before and after the levothyroxine (L-T4) treatment in patients with overt hypothyroidism.Materials and methods: The study included 30 Hashimotos...