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Low CD34+ cell count and metabolic syndrome synergistically increase the risk of adverse outcomes.
Atherosclerosis - 1 Nov 2009
Fadini Gian Paolo, de Kreutzenberg Saula, Agostini Carlo, Boscaro Elisa, Tiengo Antonio, Dimmeler Stefanie, Avogaro Angelo
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OBJECTIVES: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) associates with endothelial dysfunction and a high risk of cardiovascular events and death. Circulating progenitor cells have been shown to contribute to endothelial homeostasis and repair . We aimed to test whether progenitor cell count is an independent event predictor and modifies cardiovascular risk associated with MetS. METHODS: On the basis of the expression of CD34,...
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