Effects of insulin dependence on inflammatory process, thrombotic mechanisms and endothelial function, in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and coronary atherosclerosis.

BACKGROUND: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is characterized by endothelial dysfunction, increased thrombogenicity and abnormal inflammatory response. HYPOTHESIS: We hypothesizsed that insulin dependence/exogenous insulin administration may affect thrombotic/inflammatory status and endothelial func...

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Main Authors: Antoniades, C, Tousoulis, D, Marinou, K, Papageorgiou, N, Bosinakou, E, Tsioufis, C, Stefanadi, E, Latsios, G, Tentolouris, C, Siasos, G, Stefanadis, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007