The Impact of Osteocalcin, Osteoprotegerin and Osteopontin on Arterial Stiffness in Chronic Renal Failure Patients on Hemodialysis

The Impact of Osteocalcin, Osteoprotegerin and Osteopontin on Arterial Stiffness in Chronic Renal Failure Patients on Hemodialysis

Background/Aims: This cross-sectional study was designed to assess the relationship between vascular stiffness (VS) and bone-related proteins involved in the development of arteriosclerosis in patients on regular hemodialysis (HD). Methods: 68 consecutive patients in stable clinical condition who re...

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Main Authors: Botond Csiky, Balázs Sági, Attila Peti, Orsolya Lakatos, Viktória Prémusz, Endre Sulyok
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2017-12-01
Series:Kidney & Blood Pressure Research
Subjects:
Hemodialysis
Vascular stiffness
Pulse wave velocity
Osteocalcin
Osteoprotegerin
Osteopontin
Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/486114

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