“…Increased mean platelet volume (MPV) is a marker of platelet activation, as shown in diabetes mellitus (DM), 1,2 especially in the presence of its vascular complications. 3,4 Additionally, increased MPV is encountered in atherosclerosis, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease (IHD), [4][5][6] while it is also linked with inflammation and increased vascular morbidity in diverse conditions, such as obstructive sleep apnea, 7 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 8 or Behçet disease.…”