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Studies were performed to examine whether pulse wave velocity (PWV) is a useful indicator of arteriosclerosis in hemodialysis (HD) patients. In total, 72 patients were enrolled. Annual changes in PWV were compared to clinical parameters and therapeutic maneuvers. PWV increased in diabetic patients faster than non-diabetics (35 ± 10cm/s/month versus 10 ± 4cm/s/month, P < 0.05). Changes in PWV showed...
Several lines of evidence have indicated the insulin-sensitizing, anti-diabetic and anti-atherosclerotic properties of adiponectin, as well as the inverse association between circulating levels of this adipokine and development of cardiovascular outcomes. Improvement of adiponectin status has been reported as a pleiotropic effect of fibrate therapy, but the findings have not been conclusive.To systematically...
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