Association of circulating levels of asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) with carotid intima-media thickness: Evidence from 6168 participants

► ADMA is a novel marker of subclinical atherosclerosis. ► Elevated ADMA may play a pivotal role in the development of atherosclerosis. ► Elevated ADMA is a strong predictor of atherosclerotic disease in patients with CKDs. ► ADMA might be an important mediator of chronic renocardiac syndrome.