The Evaluation of the Relationship Between Coronary Ectasia and Trimethylamine N-Oxide

Abstract

Conclusion: The significantly higher trimethylamine n-oxide levels in patients with coronary artery ectasia without coronary artery disease suggest that the microbiota and its metabolites independently play a role in the pathophysiology or progression of vascular remodeling or endothelial dysfunctions. Also, its effect on the endothelial surface may depend on the threshold value.