Increased Prevalence and Severity of Coronary Artery Calcification in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III and IV
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the main cause of mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The pathophysiology of coronary artery disease in CKD is multifactorial including, in addition to traditional risk factors (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus), paramet...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2012-07-01
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Series: | Nephron Extra |
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Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/339786 |