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Vivian Fonseca

Researcher at Tulane University

Publications -  133
Citations -  12058

Vivian Fonseca is an academic researcher from Tulane University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Diabetes mellitus & Type 2 diabetes. The author has an hindex of 41, co-authored 133 publications receiving 11230 citations. Previous affiliations of Vivian Fonseca include University College London & University of Massachusetts Medical School.

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The Metabolic Syndrome and Chronic Kidney Disease in U.S. Adults

TL;DR: The association between the metabolic syndrome and risk for chronic kidney disease and microalbuminuria in a large representative sample of U.S. adults who participated in the NHANES III was examined.
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Thiazolidinedione Use, Fluid Retention, and Congestive Heart Failure A Consensus Statement From the American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association

TL;DR: Because people with diabetes are at increased risk for CVD and many have preexisting heart disease, the edema that sometimes accompanies the use of a TZD can be cause for concern, as it may be a harbinger or sign of congestive heart failure (CHF).