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Can renal calcification be related to coronary calcification?

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

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Renal ARTERY may: Atherosclerosis is usually a system wide condtion and not just limited to one vascular bed. If calcification or atherosclerotic plaquing is present in a peripheral bed the it should be sought out in the heart.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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