Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The aim of this research is to study the prognostic role of a selected combination of cytokines and adipokines in patients with myocardial infarction, as well as to determine their role in the development of adverse cardiac remodeling.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. ACS (ST-ACS, NSTE-ACS, UA) referred for coronary angiography 2. Above 18 years old 3. Consent form obtained Exclusion Criteria: 1. Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) stage IV (e GFR \< 29 ml/min or creatinine \> 2 mg/dl) 2. Chronic Liver Disease (CLD) (ALT \> 2 times upper normal limit) 3. Chronic Inflammation and/or autoimmune diseases 4. Active Ca 5. Recent CVA (less than 1 month) 6. Recent (within 2 weeks) use of glucocorticoid drugs or immunosuppressive agents 7. Acute or chronic infection, major surgery, or trauma in the last month 8. Previous heart transplantation 9. Poor life expectancy 10. Cardiogenic shock 11. Cardiac arrest