Endothelial progenitor cell and adhesion molecules determine the quality of the coronary collateral circulation/ Endothelial progenitor cells (CD34+KDR+) and monocytes may provide the development of good coronary collaterals despite the vascular risk factors and extensive atherosclerosis

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