Serum endocan level and diastolic functions in the case of lead exposure

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KARA H., Karakulak U. N., Gunduzoz M., BAL C., Alisik M., Buyuksekerci M., ...More

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.49, no.1, pp.66-73, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 49 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/sag-1801-146
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.66-73
  • Yozgat Bozok University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background/aim: Lead can cause morphological and functional changes in heart, and inflammation and endothelial dysfunction in vasculature. Endocan, as a novel indicator of endothelial dysfunction, has been used for cardiovascular diseases. This study investigated the relationship between lead exposure, endocan levels, and diastolic functions.