Predictive value of elevated alanine aminotransferase for in-hospital mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction
Abstract Background and aims Liver enzymes, including alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST), are markers of hepatic dysfunction and fatty liver disease. Although ALT and AST have been suggested as risk factors for cardiovascular disease, their role as predictors of mort...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-02-01
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Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-01903-z |