Arterial Stiffness as a Risk Factor for Subclinical Coronary Artery Calcification in Predialysis Chronic Kidney Disease: From the KNOW-CKD Study

Conclusion: Increased arterial stiffness measured by high baPWV was associated with CAC in a predialysis CKD cohort. Longitudinal studies are needed to determine the effect of arterial stiffness on the development or progression of CAC in CKD.Kidney Blood Press Res
Source: Kidney and Blood Pressure Research - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research