Enhanced serum levels of matrix Gla protein and bone morphogenetic protein in acute coronary syndrome patients.

Zafer Buyukterzi Ümmügülsüm CanSertac AlpaydinAsuman GuzelantSukru KaraarslanMehmet MustuDuygu KocyigitKadri Murat Gurses

Published in: Journal of clinical laboratory analysis (2017)

This study shows that serum BMP-4 and MGP are independently associated with ACS occurrence when adjusted for other CV risk factors. These biomarkers may have a diagnostic potential in ACS patients.

Keyphrases

acute coronary syndrome
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
risk factors
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
mesenchymal stem cells
percutaneous coronary intervention
patient reported outcomes