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European Calcified Tissue Society Congress 2014

Prague, Czech Republic
17 May 2014 - 20 May 2014

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European Calcified Tissue Society Annual Congress, 17 - 20 May 2014; Prague, Czech Republic

Clinical Update

Vascular calcification

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Mechanisms of vascular calcification

Shanahan Catherine

Vascular calcification is a ubiquitous pathology in the aged and diseased vasculature occurring at two sites in the vessel wall; in the intima in association with atherosclerosis and in the media in association with ageing, diabetes, and end-stage renal disease. Calcification at either site is associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes including increased risk of myocardial infarction and arterial stiffness. Numerous studies have observed that vascular calcification and c...