Pepsinogen ratio and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity: a cross-sectional study on their interrelationship in atherosclerosis
Abstract Background Existing research has established the pepsinogen ratio (PGR) as a complex biomarker, not only as an independent predictor for various gastrointestinal diseases but also in its association with atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. However, the precise mechanism linking changes...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-11-01
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Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-023-03618-9 |