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

Mark I. Furman
Richard C. Becker
Jorge L. Yarzebski, University of Massachusetts Medical School
Judith A. Savageau, University of Massachusetts Medical School
Joel M. Gore, University of Massachusetts Medical School
Robert J. Goldberg, University of Massachusetts Medical School

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.

Suggested Citation

Mark I. Furman, Richard C. Becker, Jorge L. Yarzebski, Judith A. Savageau, Joel M. Gore, and Robert J. Goldberg. "Effect of elevated leukocyte count on in-hospital mortality following acute myocardial infarction" The American journal of cardiology 78.8 (1996).
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