Objective: 1. To assess whether nocturnal hemodialysis and renal transplantation are associated with less progression of coronary arterial calcification, compared with conventional hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis; 2. To identify the risk factors for coronary arterial calcification in dialysis and transplant patients, and to assess a possible interaction with treatment modality.
To assess whether nocturnal hemodialysis and renal transplantation are associated with less progression of coronary arterial calcification, compared with conventional hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis; To identify the risk factors for coronary arterial calcification in dialysis and transplant patients, and to assess a possible interaction with treatment modality.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
184
Dianet Dialysis Centers
Utrecht, Netherlands
University Medical Center Utrecht
Utrecht, Netherlands
Change in coronary artery calcification score
The coronary artery calcification score is measured in Agatston units or cubic millimeters and ranges from zero to theoretically infite. This coronary artery calcicifcation score is a total score for all coronary arteries. A higher score, and thus a higher increase in coronary artery calcification score, therefore represents a worse outcome.
Time frame: 3 yrs
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