D-vitamin, hjerte-kar-sygdom og død hos nyresyge patienter
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Chronic kidney disease is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Vitamin D deficiency is common in patients with chronic kidney disease. In epidemiological studies, vitamin D deficiency and absence of treatment with vitamin D is associated with increased cardiovascular mortality. Several possible mechanisms may explain how vitamin D can influence the development of cardiovascular disease. Clinical intervention studies are needed to clarify whether treatment with vitamin D decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease in chronic kidney disease.
Udgivelsesdato: 2009-Dec-7
Udgivelsesdato: 2009-Dec-7
Translated title of the contribution | Vitamin D, cardiovascular disease and mortality in patients with kidney disease |
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Original language | Danish |
Journal | Ugeskrift for læger |
Volume | 171 |
Issue number | 50 |
Pages (from-to) | 3684-9 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Bibliographical note
Keywords: Animals; Calcinosis; Cardiovascular Diseases; Heart Failure; Humans; Kidney Failure, Chronic; Renal Dialysis; Risk Factors; Vascular Diseases; Vitamin D; Vitamin D Deficiency
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