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
| 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 |