An improvement of carotid intima-media thickness and pulse wave velocity in renal transplant recipients

An improvement of carotid intima-media thickness and pulse wave velocity in renal transplant recipients

Abstract Background Renal transplantation can significantly improve the quality of life of patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) who would otherwise require dialysis. Renal transplant (RT) recipients have higher risks of cardiovascular disease compared with general population. The carotid int...

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Main Authors: Zhaojun Li, Yan Qin, Lianfang Du, Xianghong Luo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Medical Imaging
Subjects:
Renal transplantation
Carotid intima-media thickness
Arteriosclerosis
Pulse wave velocity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12880-018-0263-7

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