Presence of endothelial colony-forming cells is associated with reduced microvascular obstruction limiting infarct size and left ventricular remodelling in patients with acute myocardial infarction.

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Endothelial colony-forming cells (ECFCs) are known to increase after acute myocardial infarction (AMI). We examined whether the presence of ECFCs is associated with preserved microvascular integrity in the myocardium at risk by reducing microvascular obstruction (MVO). We enrolled 88 patients with a first ST elevation AMI. ECFC colonies and circulating progenitor cells were characterized at admission. MVO was...

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