| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2864866 | The American Journal of the Medical Sciences | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
In patients with DCM without marked renal dysfunction, valvular calcification was seen more frequently and associated with hypovitaminosis D, whereas in elderly patients with valvular calcification, hypovitaminosis D is common, suggesting that the duration of vitamin D deficiency may determine the extent of valvular calcification. The role of hypovitaminosis D in the appearance of valvular calcification deserves further study.
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Authors
Dwight A. MD, Jimmy L. MD, Maeda D. RN, BSN, Karl T. MD, Ahmad MD, Syamal K. PhD, Ivan A. MD, Richard C. MD, PhD,