How hyperglycemia promotes atherosclerosis: molecular mechanisms
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Both type I and type II diabetes are powerful and independent risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD), stroke, and peripheral arterial disease. Atherosclerosis accounts for virtually 80% of all deaths among diabetic patients. Prolonged exposure to hypergly...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2002-04-01
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| Series: | Cardiovascular Diabetology |
| Online Access: | http://www.cardiab.com/content/1/1/1 |