Does Overtreatment of Heart Transplantation Candidates Exist?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2018.05.046
Abstract: Parker et al. [(1)][1] describe the variation in treatment practices of heart transplantation centers in the United States, in particular the potential overuse of high-dose inotropes that may compromise the fair allocation of donor hearts. Although… read more here.
Keywords: heart; overtreatment heart; candidates exist; transplantation candidates ... See more keywords
Sclerostin is not associated with cardiovascular event or fracture in kidney transplantation candidates .
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DOI: 10.5414/cn109333
Abstract: BACKGROUND Sclerostin, a bone-derived protein, has been linked to cardiovascular calcifications in chronic kidney disease (CKD). The aim of this study was to investigate the associations between sclerostin and mineral and bone disorder in CKD,… read more here.
Keywords: event fracture; cardiovascular event; kidney transplantation; transplantation candidates ... See more keywords