The unfulfilled promise of erythropoietin in patients with MI

Peter van der Meer*, Dirk J. van Veldhuisen

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Abstract

Over the past 5-10 years, the positive effects of erythropoietin on myocardial infarction have been reported in several experimental, animal models. However, the results of the REVEAL study call into question the beneficial effects of erythropoietin in humans presenting with myocardial infarction.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)425-426
Number of pages2
JournalNature reviews cardiology
Volume8
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug-2011

Keywords

  • ELEVATION MYOCARDIAL-INFARCTION
  • TRIAL

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