Concentration of vascular endothelial growth factor in patients with acute coronary syndrome

► Human VEGF concentration in patients with acute coronary syndrome (STEMI, NSTEMI). ► High level of neutrophils increased OR of high serum hVEGF. ► Increased level of triglycerides decreased OR of high serum hVEGF concentration.. ► Serum VEGF can serve as surrogate marker of myocardial injury.