The first year following the start of haemodialysis (HD) is associated with increased mortality,
especially during the first 90–120 days after the start of dialysis. Whereas the start of dialysis …

The increase of arterial stiffness has been to have a significant impact on predicting mortality
in end-stage renal disease patients. Pulse wave velocity (PWV) is a noninvasive, reliable …

Background Arterial stiffness is closely associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in end
stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. However, the clinical significance of pre-transplant …

Objective: We compared aortic stiffness between HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected
individuals and examined the determinants of vascular aging during HIV infection. Methods …

Abstract Background/Aims: While systolic blood pressure variability (SBPV) is an
independent risk factor for mortality in the general population, its association with outcomes …

The aim of this study was to find a correlation between acute-phase proteins (APPs) and
abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) as well as the impact APPs on AAC in chronic dialysis …

Osteoporosis and increased arterial stiffness independently have been found to be
associated with higher cardiovascular events rates in the general population (GP). We …

Aims: Inflammation is an important factor in renal injury. Ferritin, an inflammatory marker, is
considered an independent predictor of rapid renal progression in patients with chronic …

Abstract Background and Aim: The study aimed to prospectively evaluate the effects of
lowering the dialysate calcium concentration (DCa) to 1.25 mmol/l on Chinese patients …

Background. Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF-21) is a hormone that regulates glucose and
lipid metabolism. High serum FGF-21 levels are associated with carotid atherosclerosis and …