The relationship between gamma-glutamyltransferase and coronary collateral circulation in patients with chronic total occlusion.

CONCLUSION: Higher GGT levels are associated with poor coronary collateral circulation in patients with CTO. GGT may be used to predict the grade of coronary collateral circulation in CTO patients with chronic stable CAD.
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Source: The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology - October 7, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sahin M, Demir S, Kalkan ME, Ozkan B, Alıcı G, Cakalağaoğlu KC, Yazıcıoğlu MV, Sarıkaya S, Biteker M, Türkmen MM Tags: Anadolu Kardiyol Derg Source Type: research