SUBJECT CONSULTANT REVIEW

Title of the article
Plasma ADMA Predicts Restenosis of Arteriovenous Fistula.
Authors
Wu CC, Wen SC, Yang CW, Pu SY, Tsai KC, Chen JW
Journal
J Am Soc Nephrol. 2008 Dec 31
Subject Consultant
F. Mallamaci
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Comments
The results of this study suggest a role for ADMA in the progression of symptomatic restenoses of AVFs after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and call for preventive strategies that target ADMA and/or endothelial dysfunction to decrease the risk for AVF restenosis.