Clinical Kidney Journal
Targeting calciphylaxis: the emergence of vitamin K as a potential treatment
Abstract Calciphylaxis, or calcific uraemic arteriolopathy (CUA), is a rare, life-threatening vascular disorder predominantly affecting patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially those on dialysis. It is characterized by arteriolar calcification, thrombosis, and painful ischemic skin lesions that frequently ulcerate, contributing to high morbidity and mortality. Calciphylaxis arises from medial arterial calcification, endothelial injury, and a pro-inflammatory, pro-thrombotic milieu. Disruption …