Aortic Stiffness Index And Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Are Independently Associated With The Presence Of Microalbuminuria In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Published in: Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy (2019)

In addition to CIMT, as a novel finding, ASI which is an indicator for the elastic properties of the aortic root was independently associated with microalbuminuria. CIMT and ASI measurement by echocardiography may be helpful in identifying the accompanying factors in the development of nephropathy.

Keyphrases

left ventricular
aortic valve
pulmonary artery
aortic dissection
computed tomography
optical coherence tomography
heart failure
coronary artery
cardiovascular risk factors
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome