Table I.
Clinicopathological parameters of subjects included in the present study.
| Parameter | AMI (n=12) | Volunteers (n=8) | Reference range | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 67.31±24.1 | 31.35±14.2 | – | 0.007 |
| Sex (M/F) | 7/5 | 5/3 | – | – |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 91.28±8.1 | 81.31±4.8 | 80–89 | 0.006 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 147.26±34.6 | 121.31±8.2 | 120–139 | 0.053 |
| WBC count (cells/µl) | 11,917±2212 | 10,191.31±1812 | 4,000-11,000 | 0.084 |
| PBMC count (cells/µl) | 767±212 | 512±117 | 500-3,000 | 0.006 |
| Sub-category of circulating monocytes (% of total monocytes)a | ||||
| Classical | 91.31±4.12 | 94.66±3.44 | 86–95 | 0.07 |
| Non-classical | 2.58±0.31 | 2.85±0.38 | 2–4 | 0.098 |
| Intermediate | 6.10±1.21 | 2.49±0.13 | 3–10 | 0.0001 |
a
Classical, CD14++/CD16−; non-classical, CD14+/CD16++; intermediate, CD14++/CD16+. AMI, acute myocardial infarction; WBC, white blood cells; PBMC, peripheral blood mononuclear cells; M, male; F, female.