Inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and platelet activation in patients with chronic kidney disease: the chronic renal impairment in Birmingham (CRIB) study.

BACKGROUND: Studies in the general population suggest that low-grade inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and platelet activation are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events. METHODS: Markers of inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and platelet activation were measured in 334...

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Main Authors: Landray, M, Wheeler, D, Lip, G, Newman, D, Blann, A, McGlynn, F, Ball, S, Townend, J, Baigent, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2004