Matrix Metalloproteinases and Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review

Background. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a significant problem in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Subclinical atherosclerosis identified by noninvasive methods could improve CVD risk prediction in CKD but these methods are often unavailable. We therefore systematically reviewed whether circula...

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Main Authors: Andreas Kousios, Panayiotis Kouis, Andrie G. Panayiotou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:International Journal of Nephrology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/9498013