Vascular calcification refers to the process in which calcium builds up in the blood vessels. This can cause hardening and thickening of the vessel walls, which may reduce their ability to function properly. It is a common condition seen in conditions like aging, atherosclerosis, or diabetes, and it can lead to complications like heart disease or stroke.
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Sentences with «vascular calcification»
- Matrix Gla - protein (MGP) helps to prevent vascular calcification by pulling calcium out of soft tissues, while activated osteocalcin pulls calcium back into the bones and teeth. (microbiomelabs.com)
- His murder over 5,000 years ago seems to have been brought about due to a personal conflict a few days before his demise, and the man from the ice, despite his normal weight and active life - style, suffered from extensive vascular calcification. (sciencedaily.com)
- Moreover, preliminary experimental and clinical evidence suggests that therapeutic strategies aimed to treat osteoporosis may have a favorable effect on vascular calcification.» (sciencedaily.com)
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