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

Anho Liem, Anton P. van de Woestijne, Erik Bruijns, Henk W. O. Roeters van Lennep, Job A. J. de Boo, Henk K. van Halteren, Teun P. van Es, J. Wouter Jukema, Arnoud van der Laarse, Aeilko H. Zwinderman, Dirk J. van Veldhuisen

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Abstract

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
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)285-287
JournalInternational journal of cardiology
Volume131
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009

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