Elevated Osteoprotegerin Concentration Predicts Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Mortality in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

• Main Authors: Qing-xiu Huang (Author), Jian-bo Li (Author), Naya Huang (Author), Xiao-wen Huang (Author), Yan-lin Li (Author), Feng-xian Huang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Karger Publishers, 2020-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Studies have shown inconsistent results regarding the association between osteoprotegerin (OPG) concentration and cardiovascular mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to investigate the association between OPG concentrati...