Digital microvascular reactivity does not decline with impaired renal function in chronic kidney disease
Abstract Background The reactive hyperemia index (RHI), measured by peripheral arterial tonometry (PAT), is a novel measurement of endothelial function and has been proven to be valuable in cardiovascular risk stratification in several populations. The current study aims to explore its relation to r...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-07-01
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Series: | BMC Nephrology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-019-1484-x |