Serum Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 Level Is Associated with Aortic Stiffness in Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis

Serum Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 Level Is Associated with Aortic Stiffness in Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis

Background. Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF-21) is a hormone that regulates glucose and lipid metabolism. High serum FGF-21 levels are associated with carotid atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the relationship between serum FGF-21 levels and car...

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Main Authors: Liang-Te Chiu, Chi-Di Hung, Lin Lin, Yu-Li Lin, Bang-Gee Hsu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-01-01
Series:International Journal of Hypertension
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/7098458
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