Stature Is Related to Renal Impairment and Higher Pulse Pressure Only in Women

Autor: Vuković Lela, Ivana, Ivković, Vanja, Dika, Živka, Karanović, Sandra, Nortier, Joelle L., Kos, Jelena, Laganović, Mario, Teskera, Tomislav, Vrdoljak, Ana, Jelaković, Bojan
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2014
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Popis: Background: It was reported that short adult stature might be a risk factor for premature cardiovascular diseses.However, data on association of height and kidney function are sparse. Our aim was to analyze this association in general population with normal kidney function. Methods: In this cross-sectional survey conducted in general population from continental area out of original cohort of 2412 subjects, 644 subjects (324 W ; 320 M) (age 40, 35-43) with eGFR MDRD>60ml/min/1.73m2 and ACR
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