Retinal vascular calibers in contemporary patients with chronic systemic inflammatory diseases: The Greek REtinal Microcirculation (GREM) study

Retinal vascular calibers in contemporary patients with chronic systemic inflammatory diseases: The Greek REtinal Microcirculation (GREM) study

Background: Chronic systemic inflammatory diseases (CSID) are associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Widening of retinal venular calibers has been independently associated with systemic inflammation and cardiovascular risk in the general population. We aimed to test the hy...

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Main Authors: Evaggelia K. Aissopou, Athanase D. Protogerou, Theodore G. Papaioannou, Maria Tektonidou, Nikolaos Tentolouris, Panagiotis G. Theodossiadis, Coen D.A. Stehouwer, George D. Kitas, Petros P. Sfikakis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-02-01
Series:Artery Research
Subjects:
Retinal vascular caliber
Autoimmune disease
Systemic inflammation
Retinal microcirculation
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125924987/view

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