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Factors associated with vascular calcification in peritoneal dialysis patients: a meta-analysis.

Key takeaways

This meta-analysis of 28 studies found that high calcium levels, low vitamin D, long dialysis duration, and diabetes all linked to more scarring in the blood vessels of people on peritoneal dialysis. Because it combined many studies, it shows strong associations — but cannot prove these factors cause scarring. Controlling calcium and vitamin D may help protect blood vessels over time.

Who did this work

Tang Y (Department of Nephrology, The Affiliated Hospital of Yanbian University (Yanbian Hospital), No. 1327 Juzi Street, Yanji City, Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Yanji, 133000, Jilin, China.) · She Y (Department of Nephrology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University. Jilin Campus, Changchun, 130000, Jilin, China.) · Sun Q (Department of Nephrology, The Affiliated Hospital of Yanbian University (Yanbian Hospital), No. 1327 Juzi Street, Yanji City, Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Yanji, 133000, Jilin, China.) · Li C (Department of Nephrology, The Affiliated Hospital of Yanbian University (Yanbian Hospital), No. 1327 Juzi Street, Yanji City, Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Yanji, 133000, Jilin, China. [email protected].)

Source

Paper · Europe PMC, CKD · 2026-08-28
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11255-026-05355-2