Soluble CD40 ligand is an early initiator of inflammation after coronary intervention.

Aggarwal, Atul; Blum, Arnon; J Schneider, David; E Sobel, Burton; L Dauerman, Harold

doi:10.1097/00019501-200412000-00003

Public

Soluble CD40 ligand is an early initiator of inflammation after coronary intervention.

Shared by NobleBlocks on Dec 1, 2004 • 12:00 AM UTC

Authors:

Atul Aggarwal

Arnon Blum

David J Schneider

Abstract

BACKGROUND: This prospective study evaluated the early increase in markers of inflammation after coronary stenting, and the predictors of early rise. Elevation of markers of inflammation after percutaneous coronary intervention correlates with an increased risk of adverse events. The role of soluble...

Discussions