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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 pooled several studies of dialysis patients to compare different calcium levels in the dialysis fluid. It looked at how stiff the arteries became, which is a sign of heart risk. Pooling many studies makes the finding stronger. It suggests the calcium level used during dialysis may affect artery stiffness.

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