Features of atherosclerosis in hemodialysis patients

Features of atherosclerosis in hemodialysis patients

Background: Cardiovascular disease is the main cause of mortality in dialysis patients. Carotid intima–media thickness (CIMT) is used as a surrogate marker of early atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis can cause vascular access failure. The purpose of this study was to define the clinical features of at...

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Main Authors: Kyong Ah Park, Hye Min Jo, Ji Soo Han, Min Jin Kim, Do Hyung Kwun, Moo Yong Park, Soo Jeong Choi, Jin Kuk Kim, Seung Duk Hwang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology 2013-12-01
Series:Kidney Research and Clinical Practice
Subjects:
Atherosclerosis
Carotid intima–media thickness
Hemodialysis
Hemodialysis vascular access
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211913213000946

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