Serum levels of YKL-40 increases in patients with acute myocardial infarction

Camilla Nøjgaard, Nis B Høst, Ib Jarle Christensen, Steen Hvitfeldt Poulsen, Kenneth Egstrup, Paul A Price, Julia S Johansen

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    Abstract

    YKL-40 is secreted by macrophages, including those in atherosclerotic plaques, neutrophils, and vascular smooth muscle cells. Circulating YKL-40 is elevated in patients with inflammation and increased tissue remodeling. The aim was to examine the sequential changes in serum YKL-40 in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), with and without thrombolytic therapy, as compared with patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD).
    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftCoronary Artery Disease
    Vol/bind19
    Udgave nummer4
    Sider (fra-til)257-63
    Antal sider7
    ISSN0954-6928
    DOI
    StatusUdgivet - 2008

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