Keywords

25-hydroxyvitamin D, vitamin D and cardiovascular risk, vitamin D deficiency

 

Authors

  1. Sarkinen, Bonnie E. MS, FNP

Abstract

Evolving data indicate that vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The purpose of this article is to increase NPs' awareness of the link between vitamin D deficiency and CVD, and to assist with recommendations for screening and treatment in at-risk patients.