Association between Progression of coronary artery calcification and development of kidney failure with replacement therapy: Findings from KNOW-CKD Study

High coronary artery calcification (CAC) burden is a significant risk factor for adverse cardiovascular and kidney outcomes. However, it is unknown whether changes in the coronary atherosclerotic burden can accompany changes in kidney disease progression. Here, we evaluated the relationship between CAC progression and the risk of kidney failure with replacement therapy (KFRT).

Source: Atherosclerosis - April 23, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Cheol Ho Park, Hyung Woo Kim, Jung Tak Park, Tae Ik Chang, Tae-Hyun Yoo, Sue Kyung Park, Kyu Beck Lee, Ji Yong Jung, Jong Cheol Jeong, Kook-Hwan Oh, Shin-Wook Kang, Seung Hyeok Han, KNOW-CKD (KoreaN Cohort Study for Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Kidne Source Type: research