[CKD-MBD and cardiovascular disease.]

Cardiovascular disease(CVD)is a crucial cause of death in patients with chronic kidney disease and various factors play a role in the progression of CVD. Among the various factors, mineral bone disorder has been focused on in recent year. Phosphate is an important factor because it affects cardiovascular system not only directly but also indirectly. Phosphate can influence the serum and cellar levels of parathyroid hormone, fibroblast growth factor 23, and active vitamin D and thereby leading to the progression of CVD. Thus, it is essential to understand the mechanisms of CVD progression and think about a control of mineral bone disorder.