Metabolic Syndrome in IgA Glomerulonephritis

Background/Aims: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) may have an independent impact on the development of chronic kidney disease. This study examines the prevalence of MetS in subjects with IgA glomerulonephritis (IgAGN) and its impact on disease progression in a retrospective fashion. Patients and Methods: A...

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Main Authors: Kati Kaartinen, Jaana Syrjänen, Ilkka Pörsti, Aimo Harmoinen, Heini Huhtala, Jukka Mustonen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2014-08-01
Series:Nephron Extra
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/365591