| Theme | Abnormal Blood Pressure in Dialysis Patients | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Calcium, phosphate, vitamin D and blood pressure in dialysis patients | |
| Publish Date | 2011/08 | |
| Author | Tetsuo Shoji | Department of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Molecular Medicine, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine |
| [ Summary ] | The purpose of this review is to list important articles which reported on the interaction between defective calcium and phosphate metabolism in dialysis patients and arterial alterations including blood pressure abnormalities and calcification. Appropriate management of chronic kidney disease mineral bone disorder (CKD-MBD) may improve vascular health and clinical outcome. | |