CKD (chronic kidney disease) is a severe and complex disease with a very high prevalence
of CV (cardiovascular) complications. CKD patients are exposed to haemodynamic …

The pathophysiology of vascular disease is linked to accelerated biological aging and a
combination of genetic, lifestyle, biological, and environmental risk factors. Within the …

Atherosclerosis represents one of the major causes of premature death in the United States
today, and it is frequently associated with, exacerbates, and is aggravated by chronic kidney …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD), defined as the presence of irreversible structural or
functional kidney damages, increases the risk of poor outcomes due to its association with …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients are among the groups at the highest risk for
cardiovascular disease and significantly shortened remaining lifespan. CKD enhances …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) comprises a group of pathologies in which the renal
excretory function is chronically compromised. Most, but not all, forms of CKD are …

Patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease are at 5-to 10-fold higher
risk for developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) than age-matched controls. Clinically …

Art. 1.1475/ringraziamenti Page 1 European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences
2918 Abstract. – Cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death, is mostly …

Vascular calcification (VC) is a major cause of mortality in patients with chronic kidney
disease (CKD). While elevations in serum phosphorus contribute to VC, we provide …

Vascular calcification (VC) is associated with aging, cardiovascular and renal diseases and
results in poor morbidity and increased mortality. VC occurs in patients with chronic kidney …