The Key Role of Phosphate on Vascular Calcification

The Key Role of Phosphate on Vascular Calcification

Vascular calcification (VC) is common in dialysis and non-dialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, even in the early stage of the disease. For this reason, it can be considered a CKD hallmark. VC contributes to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and increased mortality among CKD patients, although...

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Main Authors: Mario Cozzolino, Paola Ciceri, Andrea Galassi, Michela Mangano, Stefano Carugo, Irene Capelli, Giuseppe Cianciolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
hyperphosphatemia
chronic kidney disease
secondary hyperparathyroidism
vascular calcification
phosphate binder
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/11/4/213

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