White blood cell count testing to predict coronary artery disease in the general population
Parrella, A, Mundy, L
Record ID 32006000650
English
Authors' results and conclusions:
Coronary heart disease contributes to a great burden of disease and economic cost to the Australian population. A number of studies reported a correlation between white blood cells and coronary artery inflammation, however there are many markers currently available and in use for the prediction of coronary artery disease.
Authors' recommendations:
HealthPACT has recommended to archive this technology.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2005
URL for published report:
Not Available
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Leukocyte Count
- Coronary Artery Disease
Contact
Organisation Name:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
School of Public Health, Mail Drop 545, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, AUSTRALIA, Tel: +61 8 8313 4617
Contact Name:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Contact Email:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Copyright:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (AHTA)
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