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Cardiovascular Research
Blood and stress test combo better to detect blocked heart artery
April 7th, 2005
A blood test in combination with a stress test can help better determine if someone is likely to have a blocked heart artery, according to a study by doctors at Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan. The study was presented at the 2005 American College of Cardiology's Scientific Session in Orlando. The blood test measures the level of myeloperoxidase or MPO, in the bloodstream. MPO is an enzyme released by disease-fighting white blood cells. In a study of 83 patients, doctors found that when increased levels of MPO were present in people with an abnormal stress test, they were more likely to have a blocked artery. "Previous...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-04-07)
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