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Title of the article

Determinants of coronary artery calcification progression in renal transplant recipients.

Authors

Schankel K, Robinson J, Bloom RD, Guerra C, Rader D, Joffe M, Rosas SE.

Journal
Am J Transplant. 2007 Sep;7(9):2158-64. Epub 2007 Jul 19.
Subject Consultant
B. Watschinger
Score (1 to 3 stars)
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Comments
Interesting study evaluating the progression of coronary artery calcification by means of electron-beam computed tomography in asymptomatic renal transplant recipients with no history of coronary revascularization.