Endothelial nitric oxide synthase levels and their response to exercise in patients with slow coronary flow

Tasolar H., Eyyupkoca F., Akturk E., Karakus Y., CANSEL M., Yagmur J., ...More

CARDIOVASCULAR JOURNAL OF AFRICA, vol.24, pp.355-359, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 24
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.5830/cvja-2013-072
  • Journal Name: CARDIOVASCULAR JOURNAL OF AFRICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.355-359
  • Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Endothelial dysfunction plays a key role in the aetiopathogenesis of slow coronary flow (SCF) even if there is no obstructive epicardial lesion. Reduced plasma levels of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) are an important indicator of endothelial dysfunction. We aimed to determine plasma levels of eNOS and their relationship with exercise in patients with SCF.