Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
National Research Council, Institute of Biostructure and Bioimaging, Naples, Italy
SDN Foundation, Institute of Diagnostic and Nuclear Development, Naples, Italy
Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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Cardiovascular risk stratification in diabetic patients