Search Results - "Hajer, G. R."

Adipose tissue quantity and composition contribute to adipokine concentrations in the subclavian vein and the inferior mesenteric vein by Faber, D R, Moll, F L, Vink, A, van der Waal, C, Kalkhoven, E, Schipper, H S, Hajer, G R, Monajemi, H, Visseren, F L J

“…BACKGROUND: Adipose tissue dysfunction is associated with inflammation, type 2 diabetes mellitus and vascular diseases. Visceral adipose tissue (VAT)-derived…”
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Low plasma HDL-c, a vascular risk factor in high risk patients independent of LDL-c by Hajer, G. R., Van Der Graaf, Y., Bots, M. L., Algra, A., Visseren, F. L. J.

“…Background  High concentrations of high density lipoprotein‐cholesterol (HDL‐c) are associated with lower cardiovascular risk, but it is not known whether this…”
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Adipose tissue dysfunction in obesity, diabetes, and vascular diseases by Hajer, Gideon R., van Haeften, Timon W., Visseren, Frank L.J.

“…The classical perception of adipose tissue as a storage place of fatty acids has been replaced over the last years by the notion that adipose tissue has a…”
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Endothelial progenitor cell levels in obese men with the metabolic syndrome and the effect of simvastatin monotherapy vs. simvastatin/ezetimibe combination therapy by Westerweel, Peter E., Visseren, Frank L.J., Hajer, Gideon R., Olijhoek, Jobien K., Hoefer, Imo E., de Bree, Petra, Rafii, Shahin, Doevendans, Pieter A., Verhaar, Marianne C.

“…Aims Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) contribute to endothelial regeneration and thereby protect against cardiovascular disease (CVD). Patients with…”
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Levels of homocysteine are increased in metabolic syndrome patients but are not associated with an increased cardiovascular risk, in contrast to patients without the metabolic syndrome by Hajer, Gideon R, van der Graaf, Yolanda, Olijhoek, Jobien K, Verhaar, Marianne C, Visseren, Frank L J

“…Aim: The metabolic syndrome is associated with increased cardiovascular risk. Elevated plasma homocysteine may cause or result from insulin resistance, and may…”
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