The effect of chronic heart failure and type 2 diabetes on insulin-stimulated
endothelial function is similar and additive.
Authors Falskov B, Hermann TS, Rask-Madsen C, Major-Pedersen A, Christiansen B, Raunsø
J, Køber L, Torp-Pedersen C, Dominguez H
Submitted By Christian Rask-Madsen on 12/10/2012
Status Published
Journal Vascular health and risk management
Year 2011
Date Published 2/1/2012
Volume : Pages 7 : 771 - 776
PubMed Reference 22241951
Abstract Chronic heart failure is associated with endothelial dysfunction and insulin
resistance. The aim of this investigation was to study insulin-stimulated
endothelial function and glucose uptake in skeletal muscles in patients with
heart failure in comparison to patients with type 2 diabetes.


Investigators with authorship
NameInstitution
Christian Rask-MadsenJoslin Diabetes Center - Boston

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