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LeptinAdiponectin Ratio Is an Independent Predictor of Intima Media Thickness of the Common Carotid Artery

Authors :
Norata, Giuseppe Danilo
Raselli, Sara
Grigore, Liliana
Garlaschelli, Katia
Dozio, Elena
Magni, Paolo
Catapano, Alberico L.
Source :
Stroke (Ovid); October 2007, Vol. 38 Issue: 10 p2844-2846, 3p
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00392499 and 15244628
Volume :
38
Issue :
10
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Stroke (Ovid)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48318880
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1161/STROKEAHA.107.485540