Chronic Kidney Disease as a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease

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    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 languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Cardiovascular Research and Medicine
    PublisherElsevier
    Pages600-608
    Number of pages9
    Volume1-4
    ISBN (Electronic)9780128051542
    ISBN (Print)9780128096574
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jan 1 2017

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • General Medicine

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