Calcification of coronary arteries is highly prevalent among chronic kidney disease (CKD) patient populations according to three studies. The percentage of CKD patients with coronary artery calcification across the studies ranged from 51% in CKD patients not on dialysis to 83% in prevalent dialysis patients. Vascular calcification is associated with increased cardiovascular risk and mortality. Non-invasive imaging such as lateral abdominal x-rays and echocardiograms can detect the presence of vascular and valvular calcification, identifying patients at highest risk. One study in Thailand found the overall prevalence of abdominal aorta calcification among CKD patients was 70.7%, with similar rates between those not on dialysis and those undergoing dialysis.