Elevated free fatty acids are independently associated with insulin resistance and increased carotid intima-media thickness in renal transplant recipients, suggesting a role in atherosclerosis pathogenesis.
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Free fatty acids may identify cardiometabolic risk in renal transplant recipients; leaves open whether reduction improves outcomes.
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