Postprandial hyperglycemia as an etiological factor in vascular failure
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Postprandial hyperglycemia is characterized by hyperglycemic spikes that induce endothelial dysfunction, inflammatory reactions and oxidative stress, which may lead to progression of atherosclerosis and occurrence of cardiovascular events. Emerging data indicate...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-04-01
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| Series: | Cardiovascular Diabetology |
| Online Access: | http://www.cardiab.com/content/8/1/23 |