Gender-Related Determinants of Advanced Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Patients Undergoing Kidney Transplantation

Abstract

Cardiovascular disease caused by atherosclerosis remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

Keywords

• Atherosclerosis, subclinical
• End-stage renal disease
• Kidney transplantation
• Cardiovascular risk
• Lipid disorders
• Atherogenic index of plasma
• Soluble receptor for advanced glycation end products
• Asymmetric dimethyl L-arginine