Higher Phosphorus, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Not Linked in Kidney Disease (CKD) Patients
Each 0.5 mg/dL increment in serum phosphorus associated with 58% increased odds of coronary heart failure (CHF).
Each 0.5 mg/dL increment in serum phosphorus associated with 58% increased odds of coronary heart failure (CHF).
Rates for infection-, gastrointestinal-, and cardiac-related adverse events are lower than with sevelamer carbonate or calcium acetate.
Plant-based diet had the lowest urinary phosphorus excretion, whereas an inorganic-based diet had the highest.
No association between phosphorus levels and all-cause mortality in women.
Every 1 mg/dL increase in serum phosphorus was independently associated with a 36% increased relative risk of kidney failure.
Study of coronary artery calcification (CAC) risk also shows serum phosphorus levels associated with nutritional intake and dialysis adequacy.
Kerry Willis, PhD, previously held the post of Senior Vice President for Health Science and Education of the National Kidney Foundation.
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