Arterial stiffness and 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in chronic kidney disease patients
Summary Objective: Arterial stiffness refers to arterial wall rigidity, particularly developing in central vessels. Arterial stiffness increases in early stage chronic kidney disease (CKD), and it is a strong predictor of cardiovascular and all cause mortality. Vitamin D has beneficial effects on b...
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Associação Médica Brasileira
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| Series: | Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira |
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