Serum fibroblast growth factor 23 levels do not correlate with carotid intima-media thickness in patients with chronic kidney disease

High levels of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF 23) are associated with mortality and cardiovascular events in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is a useful marker of subclinical atherosclerosis. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between...

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Main Authors: Bulent Kaya, Neslihan Seyrek, Saime Paydas, İbrahim Karayaylali, Mustafa Balal, Kairgeldy Aikimbaev
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Online Access:http://www.sjkdt.org/article.asp?issn=1319-2442;year=2019;volume=30;issue=5;spage=1010;epage=1021;aulast=Kaya