Aortic Arch Calcification Predicts Cardiovascular and All-Cause Mortality in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients

Conclusions: The presence and progression of AoAC assessed by chest X-ray were independently associated with mortality in MHD patients. Regular follow-up by chest X-ray could be a simple and useful method to stratify mortality risk in MHD patients.Kidney Blood Press Res 2014;39:658-667
Source: Kidney and Blood Pressure Research - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research