Publications by authors named "Beatriz Meneses"
Article Synopsis
- Patients with vasospastic (VA) or non-vasospastic angina (NVA) show higher levels of prothrombotic markers compared to healthy controls, indicating a potential risk factor for myocardial infarction, yet none experienced infarction during a 9-year follow-up.
- This study involved 15 patients with stable VA and 23 with NVA, measuring various plasma factors compared to controls and patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD).
- The results suggest that while VA and NVA patients display a prothrombotic profile, other unidentified factors may protect them from the typical risks associated with coronary artery disease.
Statements Of The Problem: Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is the main cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Renin-angiotensin system (RAS) blockade is the standard of care; however, a significant proportion of patients progress to ESRD. Pentoxifylline (PTF) possesses properties suggesting potential renoprotective efficacy.
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