Determinant Factors and Added Value of Osteoprotegerin (OPG) to Detect Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT) in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patient
Introduction. Vascular calcification measured by carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) in type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) patient is a predictor for cerebro-cardiovascular event. Osteoprotegerin (OPG) as a marker for endothelial dysfunction can be used as a predictor for increased CIMT. Applicability...
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Language: | Indonesian |
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Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia-Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital
2018-06-01
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Series: | Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia |
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Online Access: | http://jurnalpenyakitdalam.ui.ac.id/index.php/jpdi/article/view/185/146 |