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Urotensin Appears Cardioprotective in End-Stage Renal Disease
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Although blockage of urotensin II (UTN) is being investigated as a treatment for heart failure and renal disease, new research suggests that high levels of UTN are actually cardioprotective in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Reuters Health Information
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Peripheral Arterial Disease -- A Cardiovascular Time Bomb
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People with peripheral arterial disease are six times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease within 10 years than people without PAD. The gravity of the problem has prompted professional bodies to address this situation through the development of national clinical guidelines.
The British Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease
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