Purpose Abnormalities of trace elements have previously been linked to inflammatory
processes in hemodialysis (HD) patients. We aimed to establish the trace element status of …

Background: Patients with end-stage kidney disease on hemodialysis (HD) have an
increased risk of death due to the high prevalence of cardiovascular disease. Vascular …

BACKGROUND: Coronary artery calcification (CAC) is a significant risk factor for ischemic
heart disease in hemodialysis patients. However, studies have produced inconsistent …

Background Although progression of coronary artery calcification (CAC) has been
established as an important marker for cardiovascular morbidity, very few studies have …

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

Background. Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death among end-stage
renal disease patients. There is evidence that coronary calcification is a marker of …

Objective: To evaluate the extent and progression of coronary artery calcification in
maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients, and to explore the risk factors of rapid …

Background: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in patients with chronic
kidney disease (CKD) and metabolic acidosis might accelerate vascular calcification. The …

, whose mean calcification score was 1935.54 (0~ 9833). Patients with calcification score≥
100 had significantly higher morbidity of cardiovascular diseases, serum phosphate level …

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 …