Progression of Aortic Arch Calcification Is Associated with Overall and Cardiovascular Mortality in Hemodialysis

Background. Vascular calcification is common and associated with unfavorable outcomes among patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Nevertheless, little is known whether the progression of vascular calcification outweighs the baseline calcification in association with overall and cardiovascula...

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Main Authors: Wei-Shiuan Chung, Ming-Chen Paul Shih, Pei-Yu Wu, Jiun-Chi Huang, Szu-Chia Chen, Yi-Wen Chiu, Jer-Ming Chang, Hung-Chun Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:Disease Markers
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/6293185