Publications by authors named "Marilena Renata Spiridon"
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- Chronic kidney disease leads to reduced kidney function and is associated with complications like inflammation and electrolyte imbalances, which can increase cardiovascular risks.
- Cardiovascular issues, particularly ischemic heart problems, are a major cause of death in patients with chronic kidney disease, indicating a link between the two conditions.
- The study aims to explore this relationship by identifying specific biomarkers that could help with diagnosis and treatment, focusing on various proteins that indicate heart and kidney health.
Holt-Oram syndrome (HOS) is a rare monogenic disorder characterized by upper limb abnormalities, congenital heart defects and/or conduction abnormalities. It is determined by mutations of gene and is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Penetrance is complete, but variable expressivity is present, which gives sometimes diagnostic difficulties.
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