Microvascular Complications of Diabetes Mellitus: Renal Protection Accompanies Cardiovascular Protection
Microvascular Complications of Diabetes Mellitus: Renal Protection Accompanies Cardiovascular Protection
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DOI:
10.1016/j.amjcard.2008.09.068
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发表时间:
2008-12-22
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2.8
通讯作者:
Brown, W. Virgil
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作者:
Brown, W. Virgil
The microvascular complications of diabetes mellitus confer substantial morbidity and impair patient quality of life. Dyslipidemia and prolonged hyperglycemia promote an increase in oxidative stress, inflammation, and vascular damage, which together promote endothelial dysfunction and are associated with macrovascular and microvascular complications. Microalbuminuria is an early marker of diabetic nephropathy and an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Diabetic nephropathy is the most common cause of end-stage renal disease in developed countries, and its prevalence is increasing. Preventing or limiting the progression of diabetic nephropathy, as demonstrated in the Fenofibrate Intervention and Event Lowering in Diabetes (FIELD) trial, may prevent or delay renal complications, as well as convey important cardioprotective benefits in patients with type 2 diabetes. (c) Published by Elsevier Inc. (Am J Cardiol 2008;102[suppl]:10L-13L)