It is plausible that unlike the difference identified in AIx, these trends did not reach statistical significance because AIx is more likely to be influenced by endothelial dysfunction, which directly impacts its measurement, while PWV and MAP are only indirectly influenced by endothelial dysfunction ( Anderson, 2006 ).
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Sex differences in the association between albuminuria and vascular health in individuals living with chronic kidney disease.
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