Abstract:Background:Endotheline-1 (ET-1), an endothelial mediator, influences on mineral metabolism; especially vascular calcification in uremic patients.Objectives:The aim of the present study was to evaluate of ET-1, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and mineral metabolites as the main factors for vascular calcification and inflammation in hemodialysis (HD) patients.Patients and Methods:In this cross-sectional study, 46 chronic stable HD patients were selected from nephrology departments of Tabriz Universi… Show more
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