Angiopoietin-2, Renal Deterioration, Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events and All-Cause Mortality in Patients with Diabetic Nephropathy

Background/Aims: Diabetic nephropathy is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease and accounts for 30∼40% of patients requiring maintenance dialysis, thereby increasing the burden on health insurance programs. Diabetic nephropathy is also the strongest predictor of cardiovascular morbidity and m...

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Main Authors: Yi-Chun Tsai, Chee-Siong Lee, Yi-Wen Chiu, Jia-Jung Lee, Su-Chu Lee, Ya-Ling Hsu, Mei-Chuan Kuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2018-04-01
Series:Kidney & Blood Pressure Research
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Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/488826