Introduction: Modifying cardiovascular risk factors is very important for the patients after kidney transplantation. Statins are a potentially beneficial intervention for kidney transplant patients, and the effect of statins on cardiovascular outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease varies according to the stages. This systematic review summarizes the potential beneficial effects of statins on kidney allograft outcome.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Some studies aimed to evaluate the relationship between HbA1c and coronary artery disease (CAD). However, it is well known that long-term glycometabolic disorders put the heart at risk for CAD. Considering the inconsistencies between previous studies, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between HbA1c and coronary artery atherosclerosis.
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