New transplant approaches tackle calcified blood vessel challenges

New transplant approaches tackle calcified blood vessel challenges

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a prevalent health issue in the United States, affecting over 35 million individuals, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. For many, a kidney transplant presents an opportunity to escape the routine of dialysis and return to everyday activities.However, the kidney disease and its treatments can disrupt calcium and phosphate balance, leading to vascular calcification, or calcified blood vessel…