Higher serum gamma-glutamyltransferase levels are independently associated with impaired coronary microvascular function in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy

Caliskan, Mustafa; Erdogan, Dogan; Gullu, Hakan; Muderrisoglu, HaIdun

doi:10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2008.01.010

Higher serum gamma-glutamyltransferase levels are independently associated with impaired coronary microvascular function in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy

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Caliskan M., Erdogan D., Gullu H., Muderrisoglu H.

ATHEROSCLEROSIS, vol.201, no.1, pp.163-167, 2008 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 201 Issue: 1
Publication Date: 2008
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2008.01.010
Journal Name: ATHEROSCLEROSIS
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.163-167
Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (IDC) have impaired coronary flow reserve (CFR) and reduced CFR has been reported to be a poor prognostic indicator and independent predictor of subsequent cardiac events in patients with IDC. Serum gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) level is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Therefore, we aimed to determine whether serum GGT level is associated with CFR impairment in patients with IDC.