Predictors of circulating endothelial progenitor cell levels in patients without known coronary artery disease referred for multidetector computed tomography coronary angiography
Introduction: Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) have an important role in vascular repair. Levels in peripheral circulation are thought to be related to overall cardiovascular risk and may represent potential therapeutic targets. The aim of this work is to identify predictors of circulating EPC co...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2011-10-01
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Series: | Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia (English Edition) |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2174204911700228 |