Reducing cardiovascular risk in chronic kidney disease : a focus on mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist and arterial stiffness in primary care
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health issue, which is associated with significant cardiovascular risk. Increased arterial stiffness is believed to be a key pathway leading to this excessive cardiovascular burden. In this thesis, the use of allopurinol, a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, w...
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University of Birmingham
2016
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