Aim To clarify the role of mediators of ectopic mineralization as biomarkers for arterial
calcifications. Methods MEDLINE and Embase were searched for relevant literature, until …

Calcification is an independent predictor of atherosclerosis-related cardiovascular events.
Microcalcification is linked to inflamed, unstable lesions, in comparison to the fibrotic stable …

Background Vitamin K occurs in the diet as phylloquinone and menaquinones.
Observational studies have shown that both phylloquinone and menaquinone intake might …

Both experimental and clinical findings linking vitamin D to cardiovascular (CV) risk have
prompted consideration of its supplementation to improve overall health. Yet several meta …

Background Hyperphosphatemia has been associated with coronary artery calcification
(CAC) mostly in chronic kidney disease, but the association between phosphate levels …

Background Coronary artery calcification (CAC) is a potential risk marker of coronary
atherosclerosis that has high specificity and sensitivity. However, the association between …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) have been the leading causes of death in the US for nearly
a century. Numerous studies have linked eicosanoids to cardiometabolic disease …

ABSTRACT Introduction Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is a prevalent condition
characterized by the presence of atherosclerotic plaques in the coronary arteries of the …

Aims Coronary artery calcification (CAC) measured on cardiac computed tomography (CT)
is an important risk marker for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and has been included in the …

Background and aims Studies have shown that soluble urokinase Plasminogen Activator
Receptor (suPAR) and CRP (both inflammatory markers) and coronary artery calcification …