Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3852650 | American Journal of Kidney Diseases | 2007 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
CAD is common in asymptomatic dialysis patients, and stenoses frequently are located within the proximal coronary arteries, where they are associated with markedly increased risks of death. Additional studies are needed to determine whether proximal disease is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular mortality in dialysis patients.
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Authors
David MD, MSc, Richard E. MD, MSc, Laura MD, MSc, Christopher MD,