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Effect of lanthanum carbonate on the progression of coronary artery calcification in hemodialysis patients: A meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

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Coronary artery calcification and cardiac abnormalities are common in hemodialysis patients. The value of lanthanum carbonate over calcium‐based phosphate binders in managing the progression of coronary artery calcification is debated.… Click to show full abstract

Coronary artery calcification and cardiac abnormalities are common in hemodialysis patients. The value of lanthanum carbonate over calcium‐based phosphate binders in managing the progression of coronary artery calcification is debated. We reviewed all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the two strategies in these patients.

Keywords: coronary artery; lanthanum carbonate; hemodialysis patients; artery calcification

Journal Title: Hemodialysis International
Year Published: 2021

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