Importaqnce of immunology methods in diagnostics of acute coronary syndrome

The objective of the study was to assess the importance of immunologic parameters indicating the development of atherosclerotic plaque instability (quantitative content of antibodies to collagen, chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronic acid, С. pneumoniae and М. pneumoniae) in the diagnostics of various forms of acute coronary syndrome. Pathologic mechanisms underlying acute coronary syndrome are closely associated with the development of specific autoimmune reactions. Immunological disorders may be used in clinical practice as objective markers of ischemic heart disease exacerbation.