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Beta-2 microglobulin as a predictor of peripheral arterial disease in diabetes: the effect of estimated glomerular filtration

Published in: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa
Volume 17 , issue 3 , 2012 , pages: 141–144

DOI: 10.1080/22201009.2012.10872293

Author(s): P Rheeder Epidemiology and Biostatistics Track, School of Health Systems and Public Health, University of Pretoria, , L Nel Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, , F Meeuwes Medical Research Council Unit for Inflammation and Immunity, Department of Immunology, Faculty of Health Sciences, , M Van Schendel Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, , PWA Meyer Medical Research Council Unit for Inflammation and Immunity, Department of Immunology, Faculty of Health Sciences,

Keywords: peripheral arterial disease , diabetes mellitus , β₂microglobulin

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Abstract

Background: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is common in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Its definitive diagnosis requires ultrasound or angiography. Beta-2 microglobulin (β₂ microglobulin) has been proposed as a diagnostic marker for PAD. The objective of the study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of β₂ microglobulin for PAD in patients with diabetes and varying renal function.

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