Abstract:Aim. This study aims to investigate the association of cystatin C with changes of left ventricular structure and function in individuals with different cardiovascular risk (CVR).Material and methods. 267 patients with low-moderate (group I, n=58), high (group II, n=80) and extremely high (group III, n=129) CVR were examined. The level of serum cystatin C, creatinine and blood lipid spectrum, filtration rate of the kidneys and echocardiography indicators were estimated.Results. Among all the study participants … Show more
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