| Serum γ-Glutamyltransferase Levels Correlate With Epicardial Adipose Tissue Thickness in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease. | |
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PMID: 22267845 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is related to the presence of coronary artery disease (CAD). Increased γ-glutamyltransferase (GGT) activity is associated with atherosclerosis. We assessed the relationship between EAT and serum GGT activity in addition to cardiovascular risk factors in patients with stable anginal symptoms. Consecutive patients (n = 120) who underwent coronary angiography were included. Epicardial adipose tissue thickness was measured by echocardiography. Serum GGT activity was measured by enzymatic colorimetric assay. Epicardial adipose tissue thickness and serum GGT activity were higher in patients with CAD (n = 83). Patients with metabolic syndrome (n = 83) were found to have higher EAT thickness. Serum GGT activity was independently associated with EAT values. In conclusion, echocardiographic EAT was significantly higher in patients with CAD and serum GGT activity correlated with EAT thickness. |
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Meltem Refiker Ege; Umit Guray; Yesim Guray; Burcu Demirkan; Halil Kisacik |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-1-20 |
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Title: Angiology Volume: - ISSN: 1940-1574 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2012 Jan |
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Created Date: 2012-1-23 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0203706 Medline TA: Angiology Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Kavaklidere Umut Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara, Turkey. |
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