Abstract

The ubiquitous distribution of vitamin D receptors in the human body is responsible for the pleiotropic effects of vitamin D-receptor activation. We discuss the possible beneficial effects of a selective activator of vitamin D receptor, paricalcitol, on the cardiovascular system in chronic heart failure patients and chronic kidney patients, in light of new trials. Paricalcitol should provide additional clinical benefits over the standard treatment for chronic kidney and heart failure, especially in cases of cardiorenal syndrome.

Details

Title
The influence of selective vitamin D receptor activator paricalcitol on cardiovascular system and cardiorenal protection
Author
Duplancic, Darko; Cesarik, Marijan; Poljak, Nikola Kolja; Radman, Maja; Kovacic, Vedran; Radic, Josipa; Rogosic, Veljko
Pages
149-156
Section
Review
Publication year
2013
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd.
ISSN
1176-9092
e-ISSN
1178-1998
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2222151814
Copyright
© 2013. This work is licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.