J Cardiovasc Ultrasound.  2016 Dec;24(4):272-273. 10.4250/jcu.2016.24.4.272.

The Relation of Epicardial Fat Thickness, Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio and Circadian Rhythm of Blood Pressure

• Choi JH

• KMID: 2364642
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4250/jcu.2016.24.4.272

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Blood Pressure*
Circadian Rhythm*
Lymphocytes*
Neutrophils*

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