ea0049ep547 | Diabetes complications | ECE2017
Dabrowska Anna
, Wojtysiak-Duma Beata
, Duma Dariusz
, Torun-Jurkowska Anna
, Mieszkowska Anna
, Matyjaszek-Matuszek Beata
, Tarach Jerzy
Introduction: ItÂ’s known that type 2 diabetes is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Osteoprotegerin (OPG), a glycoprotein secreted mainly by osteoblasts, is also produced by heart muscle and vessels. Its role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and future cardiovascular events is still discussed.Material and methods: The study was conducted in 113 patients (48 F, 65 M) with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) and coronary heart dis...