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The Importance of Gamma‐Glutamyltransferase Activity in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

Sabri Demircan, Kenan Durna, Fethi Kılıçaslan, Mesut Pinar, Okan Gülel

Clinical Cardiology · 2009 · 32 citations · 25 references

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Abstract

The increased GGT activity is related to LV function, clinical stability, and inflammatory activity rather than the severity of CAD. Measurement of GGT activity may be useful in predicting cardiovascular risk.

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