What Is the Role of Apelin regarding Cardiovascular Risk and Progression of Renal Disease in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Diabetic Nephropathy?

Aims. To evaluate the association of different apelin levels with cardiovascular mortality, hospitalization, renal function, and cardiovascular risk factors in type 2 diabetic patients with mild to moderate CKD. Methods. An observational, prospective study involving 150 patients divided into groups...

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Main Authors: Ana Paula Silva, André Fragoso, Claudia Silva, Carla Viegas, Nelson Tavares, Patrícia Guilherme, Nélio Santos, Fátima Rato, Ana Camacho, Cidália Cavaco, Victor Pereira, Marilia Faísca, João Ataíde, Ilídio Jesus, Pedro Neves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/247649