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., ...Daha Fazla

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, cilt.49, sa.1, ss.66-73, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin) identifier identifier identifier

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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.