Towards a better understanding of arterial calcification disease progression in CKD: investigation of early pathological alterations.
Geoffrey Van den BerghBritt OpdebeeckCédric NeutelPieter-Jan GunsGuido De MeyerPatrick D'HaeseAnja VerhulstPublished in: Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association (2022)
Our observations indicate that AMC-related vascular alterations develop early after CKD induction prior to media calcifications being present. Preventive action, related to restoration of NO bioavailability, might combat AMC development.
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