Relation of asymmetric dimethylarginine and cardiac involvement in systemic sclerosis

Autor: Ariturk, Z., Dag, Sevin, Budulgan, M., Batmaz, I, DİLEK, BANU, Cevik, R., Nas, K.
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2014
Popis: Objectives: The heart is a commonly involved organ in systemic sclerosis (SSc) and pulmonary hypertension is a commonly observed complication that is associated with poor prognosis in this disease. Asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) is an endogenous inhibitor of nitric oxide synthases. In this study, we aimed to contribute to an early diagnosis of cardiac involvement by evaluating ADMA and tissue Doppler echocardiographic findings in patients with SSc.
Databáze: OpenAIRE