| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3851093 | American Journal of Kidney Diseases | 2009 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Cystatin C level had no independent association with carotid IMT in a population free of clinical heart disease. This observation suggests that accelerated atherosclerosis is unlikely to be the primary mechanism explaining the independent association of cystatin C level with cardiovascular risk.
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Authors
Anh L. MD, Ronit PhD, Bryan MD, MS, Ian H. MD, MS, Linda F. MD, MPH, Joseph F. MD, MPH, Bruce A. MD, Mark J. MD, MS, David MD, MPH, Michael G. MD, MPH,