Smoking, immunity, and cardiovascular prognosis: a study of plasma IgE concentration in patients with acute myocardial infarction
Lili Zhang,
Yanrong Zhu,
Xin Meng
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundImmunoglobulin E (IgE) is implicated in the pathogenesis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), and smokers often exhibit elevated plasma IgE levels. However, it remains uncertain whether the role of smoking in the development and prognosis of AMI is influenced by IgE levels. This study aimed to investigate the potential contribution of IgE in mediating the association between smoking and AMI.MethodsWe conducted a prospective study involving 348 consecutive patients with chest discomfort who underwent… Show more
“…Our research precisely avoids potential biases. Secondly, they frequently used plasma cotinine measurement to adjust their research findings [26][27][28] . However, this method is susceptible to various factors and may not be entirely accurate.…”
“…Our research precisely avoids potential biases. Secondly, they frequently used plasma cotinine measurement to adjust their research findings [26][27][28] . However, this method is susceptible to various factors and may not be entirely accurate.…”
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