Immature immune cells predict chances of survival following a heart attack

MedicalXpress | juil. 03, 2026

In the event of a severe heart attack, immature immune cells are released into the bloodstream from the bone marrow. A research team led by the University of Münster has demonstrated that the maturity level of neutrophils can be used to determine the short-term risk of death, and this can be assessed through a simple blood test. These findings have been published in the journal Nature Cardiovascular Research.