Renal Function but Not Asymmetric Dimethylarginine Is Independently Associated with Retinopathy in Type 2 Diabetes
Background. Asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) is associated with macrovascular disease and possibly with microangiopathy in type 2 diabetes (T2DM). We tested the hypothesis that ADMA is related to diabetic retinopathy (DR) independently of macrovascular disease. Methods. This cross-sectional study...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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Series: | Cardiology Research and Practice |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/260191 |