Calcification

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Contents 1 Used for 2 See for 3 Broader Terms 4 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

decalcification, pathologic calcification, pathologic decalcification

See for

artery calcification

Broader Terms

calcium metabolism

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• The Calcium Bomb shows how calcification is now detectable and treatable.
• In plain terms, calcification is the hardening of our body tissue by calcium salts.
• The extent of coronary artery and aortic calcification is evaluated by using multi-detector spiral computed tomography, whereas bone mineral density is measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.
• The pain of shoulder calcification is felt over the deltoid muscle area around the shoulder.
• Conclusion References Vascular calcification is becoming increasingly appreciated as an important risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients who are receiving dialysis therapy.

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