Increased plasma soluble endoglin levels as an indicator of cardiovascular alterations in hypertensive and diabetic patients

What is it about?

It is a cross-sectional study that analyzes the correlations of plasma endoglin levels with different cardiovascular alterations in patients suffering from hypertension and/or diabetes. The article evidences that the increase in plasma endoglin levels may serve as an indicator of cardiovascular alterations in those patients.

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Why is it important?

This is the first study in humans suggesting that plasma soluble endoglin concentration could serve as an indicator of diabetes-associated pathologies such as hypertension, endothelial dysfunction and cardiovascular risk