Detection of an acute myocardial infarction in a patient
CA 2173159 C · Owner: University Of Florida Research Foundation, Inc. · Inventors: Mehta, Jawahar L.; Hendricks, James B.
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A method and means for detection of an acute myocardilal infarction (AMI) in a patient are provided. The method involves sampling of a patient's peripheral blood, quantifying the level of monocyte platelet conjugates (MP-C) and determining whether a significant increase in monocyte platelet conjugates is present. Quantification can be achieved by direct counting of monocyte platelet conjugates on a slide or a microscope, by instrumentation measuring apparent monocyte cell volume increases flow cytometry, or cell counter employing electrical resistance pulse sizing or light scattering. Diagoostic test kits for detecting an AMI are also provided.
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- Filed September 28, 1994 and granted August 19, 2003. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended September 28, 2014.
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