Gla-Rich Protein, Magnesium and Phosphate Associate with Mitral and Aortic Valves Calcification in Diabetic Patients with Moderate CKD

Gla-Rich Protein, Magnesium and Phosphate Associate with Mitral and Aortic Valves Calcification in Diabetic Patients with Moderate CKD

Accelerated and premature cardiovascular calcification is a hallmark of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Valvular calcification (VC) is a critical indicator of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality in this population, lacking validated biomarkers for early diagnosis. Gla-rich protein...

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Main Authors: Ana P. Silva, Carla S. B. Viegas, Patrícia Guilherme, Nelson Tavares, Carolina Dias, Fátima Rato, Nélio Santos, Marília Faísca, Edgar de Almeida, Pedro L. Neves, Dina C. Simes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
chronic kidney disease
cardiovascular calcification
valvular calcification
vascular calcification
cardiovascular disease
Gla-rich protein
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/12/2/496

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