Title
Effect of elevated leukocyte count on in-hospital mortality following acute myocardial infarction
PubMed ID
8888672
UMMS Affiliation
Department of Family Medicine and Community Health; Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Date
10-15-1996
Document Type
Article
Subjects
Aged; Female; Hospital Mortality; Humans; Leukocyte Count; Male; Myocardial Infarction; Prognosis; Regression Analysis
Disciplines
Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Preventative Medicine | Primary Care
Abstract
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.
Rights and Permissions
Citation: Am J Cardiol. 1996 Oct 15;78(8):945-8.
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