Open AccessLeptin:Adiponectin Ratio Is an Independent Predictor of Intima Media Thickness of the Common Carotid Artery
Author(s) -
Giuseppe Danilo Norata,
Sara Raselli,
Liliana Grigore,
K. Garlaschelli,
Elena Dozio,
Paolo Magni,
Alberico L. Catapano
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
stroke
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.397
H-Index - 319
eISSN - 1524-4628
pISSN - 0039-2499
DOI - 10.1161/strokeaha.107.485540
Subject(s) - medicine , adiponectin , intima media thickness , leptin , common carotid artery , cardiology , carotid arteries , adipokine , stroke (engine) , obesity , insulin resistance , mechanical engineering , engineering
The evaluation of the leptin:adiponectin ratio (L:A) has been suggested as an atherosclerotic index in patients with type 2 diabetes and a useful parameter to assess insulin resistance in patients with and without diabetes.
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