Evaluation of the relationship between cardiac calcification and cardiovascular disease using the echocardiographic calcium score in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis: a cross-sectional study.
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DOI: 10.11622/smedj.2022052
Abstract: INTRODUCTION An echocardiographic calcium score (ECS) predicts cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the general population. Its utility in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients is unknown. METHODS This cross-sectional study assessed 125 patients on PD. The ECS (range… read more here.
Keywords: calcification; cardiovascular disease; peritoneal dialysis; calcium score ... See more keywords