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Momoyo Omata1, Masafumi Fukagawa, Takatoshi Kakuta

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Hachioji Azumacho Clinic, Tokyo, Japan.

Clinical Calcium
|May 1, 2015
PubMed

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Chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD) involves bone and vascular issues, increasing cardiovascular mortality risk. Early intervention targeting FGF23 and phosphate is crucial for better CKD patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Endocrinology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine

Background:

  • Chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD) is a progressive condition impacting bone health and vasculature.
  • Vascular calcification in CKD patients is a significant contributor to cardiovascular disease and mortality.
  • Elevated FGF23 levels are linked to increased mortality, vascular calcification, and CKD progression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical role of CKD-MBD in cardiovascular complications.
  • To emphasize the association between FGF23, vascular calcification, and mortality in CKD.
  • To underscore the necessity of early therapeutic interventions for CKD-MBD.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies investigating CKD-MBD pathophysiology.
  • Analysis of the relationship between serum FGF23, klotho, phosphate, and PTH levels in early CKD.
  • Examination of the impact of vascular calcification on cardiovascular outcomes in dialysis patients.

Main Results:

  • CKD-MBD encompasses laboratory, bone, and vascular abnormalities.
  • Cardiovascular disease accounts for over 40% of deaths in dialysis patients, linked to arteriosclerosis and vascular calcification.
  • Despite normal phosphate levels in early CKD due to FGF23 and PTH upregulation, renal insufficiency reduces klotho.

Conclusions:

  • Vascular calcification is a key pathophysiological mechanism driving cardiovascular disease and mortality in CKD patients.
  • Serum FGF23 concentration is a significant predictor of mortality, vascular calcification, and CKD progression.
  • Early management of CKD-MBD is essential to improve patient prognosis and mitigate cardiovascular risks.

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