Impact of vascular calcification on cardiovascular mortality in hemodialysis patients: clinical significance, mechanisms and possible strategies for treatment

Table 1 Associating factors for vascular calcification in hemodialysis patients

Inducers and inhibitors for vascular calcifications are listed. As shown in the table, several factors associate the pathophysiology of vascular calcification. Several inhibitor systems exist in the human body, and it might mean the importance to protect from ectopic vascular calcification. If the inhibitory system would fail, serious complication might occur. Treatment target which we can intervene are also listed
Abbreviations: AGEs advanced glycation end products, BMP bone morphogenic protein, LDL low-density lipoprotein, MGP matrix Gla protein, PTH; parathyroid hormone

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