Article
Relations between Cardiac and Visual Phenotypes in Diabetes: A Multivariate Approach.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2016
Oliveiros Bárbara, Sanches Mafalda, Quendera Bruno, Graça Bruno, Guelho Daniela, Gomes Leonor, Carrilho Francisco, Caseiro-Alves Filipe, Castelo-Branco Miguel
Abstract excerpt
Cardiovascular disease and diabetes represent a major public health concern. The former is the most frequent cause of death and disability in patients with type 2 diabetes, where left ventricular dysfunction is highly prevalent. Moreover, diabetic retinopathy is becoming a dominant cause of visual impairment and blindness. The complex relation between cardiovascular disease and diabetic retinopathy as a function...
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