Osteogenic circulating endothelial progenitor cells are linked to electrocardiographic conduction abnormalities in rheumatic patients.

Yap-Hang ChanMichael Cheong NgaiYan ChenMei-Zhen WuYu-Juan YuZhe ZhenKevin LaiTommy CheungLai-Ming HoHo-Yin ChungChak-Sing LauChu-Pak LauHung-Fat TseKai-Hang Yiu

Published in: Annals of noninvasive electrocardiology : the official journal of the International Society for Holter and Noninvasive Electrocardiology, Inc (2019)

Elevated osteogenic OCN+ CD34+ KDR+ EPCs are independently associated with the presence of electrocardiographic conduction abnormalities in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, unveiling a potential novel pathophysiological mechanism.

Keyphrases

mesenchymal stem cells
end stage renal disease
bone marrow
left ventricular
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
left atrial
endothelial cells
heart failure
climate change
risk assessment
human health
atrial fibrillation