The relationship between pulmonary hypertension, peripheral vascular calcification, and major cardiovascular events in patients on dialysis

Conclusion The prevalence of PHT was higher in HD patients and was associated with higher rates of major cardiovascular events. Severe VCs are thought to be an independent risk factor for predicting PHT in ESRD patients. Therefore, in dialysis patients with PHT, careful attention should be paid to the presence of VCs and the occurrence of major cardiovascular events.
Source: Kidney Research and Clinical Practice - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research