Vascular Calcification in Diabetes: Mechanisms and Implications | ||
Egyptian Society of Diabetes and Lipidology Journal | ||
Volume 2, Issue 1, April 2022 PDF (405.19 K) | ||
Document Type: Review Article | ||
DOI: 10.21608/esdlj.2022.455792 | ||
Abstract | ||
Diabetes is associated with an increased prevalence of atherosclerotic vascular disease and cardiovascular mortality. In diabetic patients, medial calcification appears to be a strong independent predictor of cardiovascular mortality; it occurs particularly in those with neuropathy. | ||
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