Bone markers and cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetes patients

Bone markers and cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetes patients

Abstract Background Vascular calcifications are associated with a three- to fourfold increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and are highly prevalent in type 2 diabetes patients. Emerging evidence indicates that vascular calcification is a process of active bone formation regulated by stimula...

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Main Authors: Sabine R. Zwakenberg, Yvonne T. van der Schouw, Casper G. Schalkwijk, Annemieke M. W. Spijkerman, Joline W. J. Beulens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Subjects:
Osteocalcin
Osteonectin
Osteopontin
Osteoprotegerin
Sclerostin
Alkaline phosphatase
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12933-018-0691-2

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