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Is a high mean platelet volume (platelet size) a risk factor for blood clots/stroke?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Yes, it can be: High NORMAL is perfectly normal, however if you are above the normal range, then you could have a condition that would make you more susceptible to various types of blood clots, including stroke. Ask the doctor who ordered the test what to do next.

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Answered 4/22/2019

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