Predictor of poor coronary collaterals in chronic kidney disease population with significant coronary artery disease
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Coronary collateral circulation plays an important role to protect myocardium from ischemia, preserve myocardial contractility and reduce cardiovascular events. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with poor coronary collateral...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-08-01
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Series: | BMC Nephrology |
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Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/13/98 |