Progression of Aortic Calcification in Stage 4–5 Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Transitioning to Dialysis and Transplantation

Background and Aims: Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) is common in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients and associated with increased mortality. Comparative data on the AAC score progression in CKD patients transitioning from conservative treatment to different modalities of renal replacement t...

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Main Authors: Roosa Lankinen, Markus Hakamäki, Tapio Hellman, Niina S. Koivuviita, Kaj Metsärinne, Mikko J. Järvisalo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2021-10-01
Series:Kidney & Blood Pressure Research
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Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/518670