Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Coronary Atherosclerosis and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract
Introduction
The role of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) in atherosclerosis progression and neointimal growth after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) remains controversial. The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies on EPCs in patients who had PCI.