Polish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
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4/2025
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Evaluation of the vascular remodeling markers elastin, vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A), vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2), and nitric oxide in patients with varicose veins

Sarah H. Shaalan
1
,
Furqan Moein Auda
2

  1. Department of Pharmacognosy, Kufa University College of Pharmacy, Kufa, Iraq
  2. Department of Chemistry, Kufa University College of Science, Al Najaf, Iraq
Kardiochirurgia i Torakochirurgia Polska 2025; 22 (4): 277-284
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/kitp.2025.158104
Online publish date: 2025/12/30
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