Are components of the insulin resistance syndrome associated with progression of atherosclerosis in non-grafted arteries 5 years after coronary artery bypass surgery?
In addition to high serum cholesterol, the components of the insulin resistance syndrome are associated with progression of atherosclerosis in non-grafted coronary arteries 5 years after coronary artery bypass surgery.
Quality control in PMN concentrates is practical using flow cytometry and commercial test kits. While phagocytosis and oxidative burst may be maintained for 72 h in vitro, chemotaxis of apheresed PMNs is already reduced on the day of apheresis.