Abstract
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is now recognized as a significant and rapidly growing global health burden. Growing epidemiological evidence suggests that higher albuminuria and lower estimated glomerular filtration rate, even in patients with mild-to-moderate kidney impairments, are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia, and cerebrovascular disease in general populations. This article discusses the current epidemiological evidence of the excess risk for cardiovascular disease in patients with CKD, taking its prevention and management into account.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Cardiovascular Research and Medicine |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 600-608 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Volume | 1-4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128051542 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780128096574 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2017 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Medicine