title: Vascular calcification: Hardening of the evidence.
abstract: In the past several years, basic-science studies have shown that vascular calcification is an active, cell-mediated process. It is increased in the uremic milieu and with hyperphosphatemia and therefore should be preventable. Additional advances in imaging techniques have facilitated the diagnosis of arterial calcification, a critical initial step in the translation of this knowledge to patient care.
authors.affiliation: Indiana University School of Medicine, Roudebush Veterans Administration Medical Center, Clarian Health Partners, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, USA. smoe@iupui.edu
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Moe
mesh_terms: D002114:Calcinosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D010710:Phosphates / Q000097:blood; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects; D014511:Uremia / Q000097:blood / Q000473:pathology; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D010710:Phosphates