Quantitative Abdominal Arterial Calcification Correlates with Kidney Transplant Waitlist Mortality.

Tambi JarmiTareq HanounehMichael MaoShennen MaoMaia C YoungAaron C SpauldingDavid M SellaLauren F AlexanderHojjat SalehinejadEmily C CraverHoussam Farres

Published in: Kidney & blood pressure research (2024)

The study highlights the potential value of the AAC score as a noninvasive imaging biomarker for kidney transplant waitlist patients. Incorporating the AAC scoring system into routine imaging reports could facilitate improved risk assessment and personalized care for kidney transplant candidates.

Keyphrases

high resolution
risk assessment
end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
healthcare
ejection fraction
human health
palliative care
prognostic factors
type diabetes
patient reported outcomes
cardiovascular disease
mass spectrometry
electronic health record