Association Between Myeloperoxidase Levels and Risk of Coronary Artery Disease

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Abstract

Elevated levels of leukocyte- and blood-MPO are associated with the presence of CAD. These findings support a potential role for MPO as an inflammatory marker in CAD and may have implications for atherosclerosis diagnosis and risk assessment.

Topics & Keywords

Neutrophil, Myeloperoxidase and Oxidative Mechanisms Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Diseases Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms

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Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 286, Issue 17, pp. 2136-2136

DOI: 10.1001/jama.286.17.2136

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