The aim of this study was to determine the relative contributions of nitric oxide and vasodilator prostanoids to endothelial function in a homogenous group of type 1 diabetic patients. The British Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease
Mineral bone disorder and vascular calcification are major risk factors for CVD morbidity and mortality in patients with CKD. Emerging data on the role of vitamin D analogues are reported. Medscape Nephrology
The presence of diabetic retinopathy in patients without clinical heart disease could lead to subclinical left ventricular dysfunction, according to Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities investigators. Medscape Medical News
True secondary hypertension represents only about 5% of patients -- in his video blog Dr. Black presents detailed criteria for how clinicians can efficiently assess its possible causes. Medscape Cardiology
A study shows that abdominal aortic aneurysm repair or rupture is 4 times more likely to occur in women who smoke vs women who have quit smoking and 8 times more likely vs women who have never smoked. Medscape Medical News
