Aortic femoral arterial stiffness gradient independent predictor of mortality among diabetes patients
Written By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2023-07-12 05:00 GMT | Update On 2023-07-12 07:01 GMT
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Aortic-femoral arterial stiffness gradient or afSG may be an independent mortality predictor among diabetic populations, according to a study entitled “Associations of blood biomarkers with arterial stiffness in patients with diabetes mellitus: A population-based study.” In J Diabetes on June 16 2023.
Explaining the study background, researchers said that Arterial stiffness leads to additional cardiovascular risks in diabetic patients. It triggers the loss of vascular and myocardial compliance and promotes endothelial dysfunction.
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