| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5898413 | Cytokine | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We examine the usefulness of serum as a medium for measuring circulating VEGF levels in patients with myocardial infarction. ⺠We analyse possible relationships between serum VEGF and platelet counts, the presence of intra-coronary thrombi, time to intervention and markers of myocardial necrosis. ⺠We conclude that serum VEGF levels assessed early after the onset of myocardial infarction reflect not only tissue ischaemia but in patients with extensive intra-coronary thrombosis may derive from activated platelets.
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Authors
Katarzyna Korybalska, MaÅgorzata Pyda, Edyta Kawka, Stefan Grajek, Andrzej BrÄborowicz, Janusz Witowski,