Statin Use and the Progression of Coronary Artery Calcification in CKD: Findings From the KNOW-CKD Study

Introduction: Statin treatment can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Paradoxically, previous studies have shown that the use of statin is associated with the progression coronary artery calcification (CAC), a well-known predictor of CVD, in individuals with preserved renal function or...

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Main Authors: Jihyun Yang, Kyu-Beck Lee, Hyang Kim, Soo Wan Kim, Yeong Hoon Kim, Su Ah Sung, Jayoun Kim, Kook-Hwan Oh, Ji Yong Jung, Young Youl Hyun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-10-01
Series:Kidney International Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468024924018631
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