J Cardiovasc Ultrasound.  2010 Dec;18(4):146-147. 10.4250/jcu.2010.18.4.146.

Relationship between Urinary Albumin Excretion and Carotid Atherosclerosis in General Korean Population

• Kim KH

• KMID: 2177316
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4250/jcu.2010.18.4.146

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Carotid Artery Diseases

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