Evaluation of carotid intima-media thickness with vascular endothelial growth factor and malondialdehyde levels in patients with sarcoidosis

Samanci, Nilay; Poturoglu, S.; Samanci, C.; Alis, D.; Emre, H.; Koldas, M.; Ozcelik, H.; Durmus, T.; Kantarci, F.; Ozturk, Savaş

doi:10.1016/j.diii.2017.04.004

Evaluation of carotid intima-media thickness with vascular endothelial growth factor and malondialdehyde levels in patients with sarcoidosis

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Samanci N., Poturoglu S., Samanci C., Alis D., Emre H. O., Koldas M., ...More

DIAGNOSTIC AND INTERVENTIONAL IMAGING, vol.98, no.7-8, pp.557-561, 2017 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 98 Issue: 7-8
Publication Date: 2017
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.diii.2017.04.004
Journal Name: DIAGNOSTIC AND INTERVENTIONAL IMAGING
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.557-561
Keywords: Carotid intima-media thickness, Sarcoidosis, Malondialdehyde, Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), Duplex Doppler ultrasound, CARDIOVASCULAR-DISEASE, WALL THICKNESS, ATHEROSCLEROSIS, RISK, INFLAMMATION, ASSOCIATION, INVOLVEMENT, ULTRASOUND, INFARCTION, ROTTERDAM
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: To assess the impact of sarcoidosis on endothelial function by measuring carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and serum levels of malondialdehyde and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF).