Vascular calcification is a strong predictor of cardiovascular events in the general population, diabetic patients, and end-stage renal disease patients.
Is it true that vascular calcification is a strong predictor of cardiovascular events in the general population, diabetic patients, and end-stage renal disease patients?
Yes. Vascular calcification is well-documented as a robust independent predictor of cardiovascular events and coronary artery disease across various patient populations, including those with diabetes.
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The retrieved literature consistently supports the claim that vascular calcification (such as coronary and aortic calcification) serves as a strong predictor of cardiovascular risk, events, and disease severity in general populations and high-risk groups like diabetic patients. No papers refute this premise.
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Y, Z., W, G., & H, Z. (2026). Predictive nomogram for abdominal aortic calcification risk: a multi-algorithm approach integrating demographic and clinical variables.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-026-04588-7
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S, Z., Y, G., L, W., C, W., & Z, J. (2026). Age-Dependent Efficacy of Incidental Coronary Artery Calcium on Pre-CAG Chest CT: Potentially Missed Prevention Opportunities in Chinese Population.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcdd13090471
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GA, L., W, W., W, L., L, Z., J, C., R, Z., & F, L. (2026). CCTA-Based Assessment of Coronary Calcium Burden, Inflammatory and Metabolic Biomarkers, and 3-Year Outcomes in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Stable Ischemic Heart Disease.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.2147/jir.s615460
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The retrieved literature consistently supports the claim that vascular calcification (such as coronary and aortic calcification) serves as a strong predictor of cardiovascular risk, events, and disease severity in general populations and high-risk groups like diabetic patients. No papers refute this premise.
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