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Does a higher white blood cell count on admission predict worse prognosis and more complex coronary lesions in patients with NSTEACS?
Does a higher white blood cell count on admission predict worse prognosis and more complex coronary lesions in patients with NSTEACS?
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Elevated white blood cell count on admission in NSTEACS patients is associated with more complex coronary lesions and a doubled risk of death or MI at 6 months.
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Alfonso et al. (2013) conducted an editorial in nonST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTEACS) (n=580). Higher white blood cell (WBC) count on admission (11500/mm3) vs. Lower WBC count was evaluated on Composite adverse event of death or myocardial infarction.
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