Increased gamma-glutamyl transferase levels predict early mortality in patients with acute pulmonary embolism

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ZORLU A., YÜCEL H., Bektasoglu G., Turkdogan K. A., Eryigit U., Sarikaya S., ...More

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, vol.30, no.6, pp.908-915, 2012 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 30 Issue: 6
• Publication Date: 2012
• Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ajem.2011.12.040
• Journal Name: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.908-915
• Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: Increased gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) level is associated with increased oxidative stress, all-cause mortality, the development of cardiovascular disease, and metabolic syndrome. However, its role in acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is unknown. In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between GGT and early mortality in patients with acute PE.