Endothelial dysfunction is an early manifestation of atherosclerotic disease. Circulating cells that express CD34, including endothelial and hematopoietic progenitor cells, might play a part in the development and progression of atherosclerosis. In this paper the authors evaluate the association between coronary endothelial dysfunction and concentrations of circulating CD34+cell subsets.
- Barry A Boilson
- Thomas J Kiernan
- Robert D Simari