Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients have a higher risk of developing early
cardiovascular disease (CVD). Although vascular calcification (VC) is one of the strongest …

Introduction Hyperphosphatemia in advanced CKD often accompanies high PTH and
FGF23 levels, impaired bone mineralization, ectopic calcifications, and increased …

Background Progression of vascular calcification causes cardiovascular disease, which is
the most common cause of death in chronic kidney failure and after kidney transplantation …

Backgrounds and aims Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) is associated with weaker grip
strength, an established risk factor for fall-related hospitalizations. However, its association …

Vascular calcification (VC) is a risk factor for cardiovascular events and mortality in chronic
kidney disease (CKD). Several components influence the occurrence of VC, among which …

Abstract Introduction The Agatston coronary artery calcification score (CACS) is an
assessment index for coronary artery calcification (CAC). This study aims to explore the …

Physical inactivity is considered a significant risk factor for mortality and morbidity among
chronic hemodialysis (HD) patients. Therefore, physical exercise is recommended in the …

Background Doxycycline has been shown to prevent arterial calcification via attenuation of
matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) in preclinical models. We assessed the effects of …

Background Rivaroxaban is a direct inhibitor of activated Factor X (FXa), an anti-
inflammatory protein exerting a protective effect on the cardiac valve and vascular …

Aim The association between end-stage renal disease and cardiovascular mortality may be
influenced through vascular alterations, in particular atherosclerosis and vascular …