Abstract
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
Bidragets oversatte titel | Vitamin D, cardiovascular disease and mortality in patients with kidney disease |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for læger |
Vol/bind | 171 |
Udgave nummer | 50 |
Sider (fra-til) | 3684-9 |
Antal sider | 6 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 2009 |