Open AccessThe Relationship Between Carotid Intima Media Thickness, Inflammation and GLA Rich Protein Levels in Chronic Kidney Disease
Author(s) -
Recep Demi̇rci̇,
Can Sevinç
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of general medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.722
H-Index - 36
ISSN - 1178-7074
DOI - 10.2147/ijgm.s331758
Subject(s) - medicine , intima media thickness , kidney disease , dialysis , gastroenterology , calcification , inflammation , disease , stage (stratigraphy) , coronary artery disease , cardiology , carotid arteries , paleontology , biology
Vascular calcification is a common complication in CKD. Studies conducted in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) showed that calcification in vascular structures is an important component of the atherosclerosis process. GLA rich protein (GRP) has been suggested as a potential marker for vascular calcification. We investigated the relationship between GRP levels, carotid intima media thickness and inflammatory parameters in patients with predialysis stage 3, 4 and 5 CKD.