Korean Diabetes J.  2010 Jun;34(3):207-208. 10.4093/kdj.2010.34.3.207.

Letter: Lack of Association between Serum Cystatin C Levels and Coronary Artery Disease in Diabetic Patients (Korean Diabetes J 2010;34:95-100)

• Won KC

• KMID: 2222377
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4093/kdj.2010.34.3.207

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Vessels
Cystatin C
Humans
Cystatin C

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