Association of Monocyte-to-HDL Cholesterol Ratio with Slow Coronary Flow is Linked to Systemic Inflammation

Conclusion:
Higher MHR which indicates an enhanced inflammation and oxidative stress was significantly and independently associated with the presence of SCF. Besides, MHR was positively correlated with serum hsCRP level as a conventional marker for systemic inflammation.

Source: Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis - May 28, 2016 Category: Hematology Authors: Canpolat, U., Cetin, E. H., Cetin, S., Aydin, S., Akboga, M. K., Yayla, C., Turak, O., Aras, D., Aydogdu, S. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research