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[A] The following conclusions are supported by good evidence:
Hypomagnesemia is a common side-effect of calcineurin inhibitors (immunosuppressive medications).
[B] The following conclusions are supported by fair evidence:
CVD is the primary cause of death and a cause of significant morbidity among RTRs. Clinical practice guidelines strongly encourage prevention, detection and early treatment of CVD.
Hypertension, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, is highly prevalent among RTRs. Clinical