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Decreased Kidney Function Associated With Faster Atherosclerotic Changes
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Title Decreased Kidney Function Associated With Faster Atherosclerotic Changes
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/574299?src=rss
Description Patients with decreased kidney function have faster progression of carotid intima-media thickness and increased risk of cardiovascular events, according to findings published in the April issue of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > Nephrology
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Date May 13, 2008
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