Details of the use of statins.

aNot reported bStatins were given to calcium group at start, to sevelamer group at week 8 only if their LDL-C levels were not less than 70 mg/dL c8% patients were given statins in sevelamer group, while 11% in cacium group d26% patients were given statins in sevelamer group, while 33% in cacium group eDefinitive conclusions about the role of LDL-C lowering in the progression of CAC was unavailable fStatin use was not associated with less progression of coronary artery or aortic calcification in sevelamer or calcium carbonate patients Details of the use of statins.