Prognostic Value of Gamma-Glutamyltransferase in Male Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Background: The elevated gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) activity is regarded as an indicator of cardiovascular disease, with males having higher values than females. The greater incidence of idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH) is observed in women, whereas prognosis is poor in men. Th...

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Main Authors: Gang-Hua Lu, Su-Gang Gong, Chao Li, Qin-Hua Zhao, Rong Jiang, Ci-Jun Luo, Lan Wang, Rui Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2020.580908/full