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Modifiable Risk Factors for Increased Arterial Stiffness in Outpatient Nephrology
Arterial stiffness, as measured by pulse wave velocity (PWV), is an independent predictor of cardiovascular events and mortality. Arterial stiffness increases with age. However, modifiable risk factors such as smoking, BP and salt intake also impact on PWV. The finding of modifiable risk factors may...
Autores principales: | , , , , , , , , |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2015
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4400164/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25880081 http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0123903 |