Serum levels of γ-glutamyl transferase are associated with cardiovascular disease in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). γ-glutamyl transferase (GGT) is a new marker for predicting CVD. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship of serum GGT levels with cardiovascular event,...

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Main Authors: Handan Inonu Koseoglu, Fatih Altunkas, Osman Demir, Sibel Doruk, Ilker Etikan, Ismail Benli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre 2013-11-01
Series:Annals of Saudi Medicine
Online Access:https://www.annsaudimed.net/doi/full/10.5144/0256-4947.2013.584