Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3849032 | American Journal of Kidney Diseases | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
We showed a graded relationship between severity of CKD and CAC independent of traditional risk factors. These findings support recent guidelines that state that if vascular calcification is present, it should be considered as a complementary component to be included in the decision making required for individualizing CKD treatment.
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Authors
Matthew J. MD, Daniel J. MD, Muredach P. MD, Emile R. MD, Jim MD, Wei PhD, Leigh MUEP, Melanie MPH, Valerie MS, Harold I. MD, CRIC Study Investigators CRIC Study Investigators,