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Effect of EPO administration on myocardial infarct size in patients with non-STE acute coronary syndromes; results from a pilot study

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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
Volume 131, Issue 2, Pages 285-287

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ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.07.076

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Erythropoietin; Acute coronary syndrome; Infarct size

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A pilot study was performed to determine the effect of 40,000 IU Epo on myocardial damage in 51 patients with non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (non-STE ACS). No significant difference in myocardial damage was found, but an increased systolic blood pressure was noticed. (C) 2007 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.

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