Coronary artery calcification (CAC) leads to a significant increase in cardiovascular
morbidity and mortality in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Metabolic acidosis, which is common …

Vascular calcification is a strong prognostic marker of mortality in hemodialysis patients and
has been associated with bone metabolism disorders in this population. In earlier stages of …

Coronary calcification in hemodialysis patients: The contribution of traditional and uremia-
related risk factors. Background Coronary artery calcification is a common feature of …

Background. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in hemodialysis (HD)
patients. Coronary artery calcification (CAC) is considered a marker of atherosclerosis and …

Background: Coronary artery calcification (CAC) correlates with the extent of coronary
atherosclerosis and, consequently, with an increased risk for cardiovascular events. CAC is …

Background To study the influencing factors for coronary artery calcification (CAC) in
maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients and the relationship between CAC and bone …

Background. Coronary artery calcification (CAC) is an extensive and common complication
in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The aim of this study was to assess …

Background: In patients on dialysis coronary artery calcification (CAC) rapidly proceeds due
to impaired mineral metabolism and/or exogenous calcium load. Progression has not been …

Background. Coronary artery calcification (CAC) measured by electron beam computed
tomography (EBCT) correlates with plaque burden, vessel stenosis and is predictive of …

Aim: Coronary artery calcification (CAC) has been associated with higher mortality in chronic
renal disease. The purpose of this study was to assess coronary artery calcium score (CaCs) …