| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9154987 | American Heart Journal | 2005 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Smoking is associated with increased M-CSF, CRP, and platelet activity. Although aspirin treatment reduces the proinflammatory and procoagulant markers in smokers, it does not abolish the proinflammatory effects of smoking in patients with chronic CAD.
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Authors
Ignatios MD, FESC, John MD, FESC, Georgia MD, Felicita MD, PhD, FESC, Petros MD, FRCP, FACC, FESC,