Is FGF-23 an early indicator of atherosclerosis and cardiac dysfunction in patients with gestational diabetes?

Is FGF-23 an early indicator of atherosclerosis and cardiac dysfunction in patients with gestational diabetes?

ABSTRACT Objective: Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF-23) is a phosphorus-regulating hormone and plays a role in the pathogenesis of myocardial hypertrophy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of FGF-23 levels with echocardiographic parameters and insulin resistance (IR) in patient...

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Main Authors: Dilek Tuzun, Ayten Oguz, Muhammet Naci Aydin, Ergul Belge Kurutas, Onder Ercan, Murat Sahin, Velid Ünsal, Imran Ceren, Ahmet Akçay, Kamile Gul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Series:Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Subjects:
FGF-23
myocardial performance index
gestational diabetes mellitus
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