Micro RNA-192 Is Negatively Associated With Cardiovascular Events Among Wait-Listed Potential Kidney Transplant Recipients on Hemodialysis Over a 5-year Follow-up Period.

Background: Patients with chronic renal disease are susceptible to accelerated vascular calcification and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Micro RNAs (miRNAs) have been linked to the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases in the general population.

Aim: This study was carried out to evaluate the link between miRNA 192 and vascular calcification, pre-existing as well as newly occurring major adverse cardiovascular events, and mortality among hemodialysis patients who are also considered to be potential kidney transplant recipients.