Is common promoter C516T polymorphism in the ApoB gene an independent predictor of carotid atherosclerotic disease in subjects presenting a broad range of plasma cholesterol levels?
Our data indicate that a C to T change at position -516 of the apoB gene is independently associated with the presence of carotid atherosclerotic disease. Identification of the -516C/T polymorphism may therefore contribute to the estimation of overall cardiovascular risk.
When increased peritoneal drainage is found postoperatively in colorectal surgery, measurement of UN and Cr levels in peritoneal fluid can be a useful diagnostic tool to determine intraperitoneal iatrogenic UTL.