Update on Chronic Kidney Disease Mineral and Bone Disorder in Cardiovascular Disease

Summary: Chronic kidney disease mineral and bone disorder (MBD) encompasses changes in mineral ion and vitamin D metabolism that are widespread in the setting of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. MBD components associate with cardiovascular disease in many epidemiologic studies. Through impacts on hypertension, activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, vascular calcification, endothelial function, and cardiac remodeling and conduction, MBD may be a direct and targetable cause of cardiovascular disease.
Source: Seminars in Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research