Why the study?
Does plasma MCP-1 level predict obstructive coronary artery atherosclerosis in emergency department patients with acute chest pain?
Population
150 emergency department patients with acute chest pain and known coronary phenotypes determined by coronary…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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MCP-1 was associated with CAA in acute chest pain; leaves open its biomarker utility pending prospective validation.
Does plasma MCP-1 level predict obstructive coronary artery atherosclerosis in emergency department patients with acute chest pain?
Plasma MCP-1 is independently associated with the presence of obstructive coronary artery atherosclerosis in emergency department patients presenting with acute chest pain.
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