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To the Editor: In his review of inflammation, atherosclerosis, and coronary artery disease, Hansson (April 21 issue)¹ focuses on T cells, macrophages, and mast cells as the cellular components of the immune system that play a key role in ischemic heart disease. However, he omits a possible role for neutrophils.

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