Effect of elevated leukocyte count on in-hospital mortality following acute myocardial infarction

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作者
Furman, MI [1 ]
Becker, RC [1 ]
Yarzebski, J [1 ]
Savegeau, J [1 ]
Gore, JM [1 ]
Goldberg, RJ [1 ]
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[1] UNIV MASSACHUSETTS,SCH MED,DEPT CELL BIOL,WORCESTER,MA 01655
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10.1016/S0002-9149(96)00473-0
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
The peripheral white blood cell count on presentation with acute myocardial infarction directly correlates with short-term in-hospital mortality. This association is independent of other prognostic factors, including extent and size of the acute myocardial infarction.
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