Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5945615 | Atherosclerosis | 2014 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Age, BMI, renal function and insulin usage are the main determinants of PWV levels in Asians with young-onset T2DM. Notably, obesity is a modifiable determinant of arterial stiffness independent of high blood pressure, dyslipidemia and hyperglycemia in this population.
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Authors
Jian-Jun Liu, Chee Fang Sum, Subramaniam Tavintharan, Lee Ying Yeoh, Xiao Wei Ng, Angela Mei Chung Moh, Simon Lee, Wern Ee Tang, Su Chi Lim, for SMART2D Study for SMART2D Study,