A new study published suggests that the connection between coronary artery calcification—a measure of calcium buildup in the ...

An ongoing study spotlights the link between calcium deposits in the breast arteries and life-threatening heart risks.

In the hemodialysis population, cardiovascular calcifications result from excess phosphate and calcium, as well as reduced activity of inhibitors of calcification, such as matrix Gla protein. Vitamin ...

Overall control of hyperparathyroidism and hyperphosphatemia appeared to be associated with a reduction in left ventricular mass, however. Adding cinacalcet to standard therapy may not further improve ...

Potent, selective ABCC6-targeting positive functional modulator (PFM) improved multiple markers of renal function in animal models of chronic kidney disease (CKD) PFM improved inorganic pyrophosphate ...

A collaboration between researchers at FIU’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and FIU’s College of Engineering & Computing has earned a patent that could potentially revolutionize how heart ...

A drug candidate, previously successful at treating severe fatty liver disease, reduces atherosclerosis - a primary driver of cardiovascular death worldwide - in large mammals, a study suggests.