lipid-lowering agents, and estrogen
replacement therapy in this population (4–10).
Recently, interest has focused on the roles of hyperphosphatemia,
elevated levels of the calcium x phosphorus
product and hyperparathyroidism in the development of
cardiovascular disease in ESRD. Goodman et al. (11)
recently demonstrated a high prevalence of coronary artery
calcification among young adults receiving dialysis, especially
those who had been receiving dialysis for more than 10
years