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[Monocytosis is an independent risk marker for coronary artery disease]

Abrahão Afiune Neto1, Antonio de Pádua Mansur, Solange Desirée Avakian

  • 1Instituto do Coração, Hospital das Clínicas, FMUSP, São Paulo, SP. afiune@cardiol.br

Arquivos Brasileiros De Cardiologia
|April 14, 2006
PubMed

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Elevated monocyte counts indicate a higher risk for coronary artery disease (CAD) and acute myocardial infarction (AMI). This finding highlights monocytes as key inflammatory markers in atherosclerosis.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Hematology

Context:

  • Atherosclerosis pathogenesis involves inflammation and immune cell activation.
  • White blood cell differentials are crucial in assessing cardiovascular risk.
  • Chronic coronary artery disease (CAD) and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) represent significant cardiovascular events.

Purpose:

  • To analyze white blood cell counts, specifically neutrophils, eosinophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, and basophils.
  • To compare these counts in patients with chronic CAD and AMI against a control group.
  • To determine the independent predictive value of specific white blood cell types for CAD and AMI.

Summary:

  • A study of 232 patients (142 with CAD, 90 controls) found higher leukocytosis in CAD patients, particularly those with AMI.
  • Monocyte counts were significantly elevated in CAD and AMI groups compared to controls.
  • Multivariate analysis identified monocytosis as an independent risk marker for both CAD and AMI.

Impact:

  • Monocytes are identified as critical inflammatory components within atherosclerotic plaques.
  • This research establishes monocyte count as a valuable independent risk marker for CAD and AMI.
  • Findings may inform diagnostic and prognostic strategies for cardiovascular diseases.
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