Does L-carnitine improve endothelial function in hemodialysis patients?

Background: Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of death in hemodialysis patients. These patients are also very prone to L-carnitine deficiency due to kidney disease. In this clinical trial, we investigated the effect of oral L-carnitine on endothelial function of these patients. Materials ans Meth...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Reza Sabri, Farnaz Fahimi, Soheila Hajialiasgar, Abbas Etminan, Sarir Nazemi, Farzaneh Salehi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.jmsjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-1995;year=2012;volume=17;issue=5;spage=417;epage=421;aulast=Sabri