C-reactive protein levels are associated with arterial media calcification in nondiabetic patients with end-stage renal disease on long-term hemodialysis

Abstract

Ultrasonography can be used to detect AIC and AMC, and could be useful for the early detection of VC. In nondiabetic patients who had been on hemodialysis for at least 5 years, older age was associated with AIC, and elevated CRP levels with AMC.