| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4761158 | Pathology | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Atherosclerosis and medial calcification are significant underlying lesions in diabetic patients undergoing lower limb amputation. Medial calcification can cause significant stiffening of the arterial wall and a reduction in its ability to respond to vasodilator stimuli.
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Authors
Gursharan S. Soor, Iva Vukin, Shaun W. Leong, George Oreopoulos, Jagdish Butany,