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Comparison of Dialysate Calcium Concentrations and Arterial Stiffness in Dialysis Patients: A Network Meta-analysis

Paper A Peer reviewed Meta-analysis or large trial

Key takeaways

This meta-analysis of 20 trials found that using different dialysate calcium concentrations affects arterial stiffness. It's a large-scale review of dialysis protocols.

Who did this work

Iván Cavero‐Redondo (University of Cuenca) · Andrea del Saz‐Lara (Universidad de Málaga) · Miguel Angel Cuevas-Budhart (Centro Medico Nacional Siglo XXI) · Sara Valladolid-Ayllón (University of Cuenca) · Óscar Martínez-Cifuentes (University of Cuenca) · Iris Otero-Luis (University of Cuenca) · Alicia Saz-Lara (University of Cuenca)

Source

Paper · OpenAlex, Kidney disease concept sweep (verified C2778653478) · 2026-08-11
https://doi.org/10.1007/s44200-026-00129-8