Large-Fiber Dysfunction in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Is Predicted by Cardiovascular Risk Factors

OBJECTIVE: Diabetic large–nerve fiber dysfunction, as measured by vibration perception threshold (VPT), predicts foot ulceration, amputation, and mortality. Thus, determination of modifiable risk factors is of great clinical importance. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: We assessed 1,407 patients with ty...

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Autores principales: Elliott, Jackie, Tesfaye, Solomon, Chaturvedi, Nish, Gandhi, Rajiv A., Stevens, Lynda K., Emery, Celia, Fuller, John H.
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: American Diabetes Association 2009
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2752908/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19587366
http://dx.doi.org/10.2337/dc09-0554

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2752908/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19587366
http://dx.doi.org/10.2337/dc09-0554

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