Atheroma Progression in Chronic Kidney Disease

Atheroma progression in chronic kidney disease.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Cardiovascular events are 10 to 100 times more frequent in chronic kidney disease (CKD). We tested the hypothesis that the rate of atherosclerotic plaque growth is faster in severe versus moderate CKD. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, & MEASUREMENTS We performed a prospective cohort study in 318 prevalent CKD patients with initial creatinine clearance (CCr) between 20 ...

Chronic kidney disease progression.

W hether we like it or not, nephrologists around the world have been called to action. Our mission is to attenuate the growth of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Several conditions will need to gel for us to succeed. Although we now have a better understanding of its alarming incidence and prevalence within populations, however we choose to define it, better methods are needed to identify at risk ...

Vitamin deficiencies in chronic kidney disease

Endocrine disorders in chronic kidney disease

Background and Objective: Endocrine disorders are common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The aim of the present study is reviewing available literature to give a deep understanding of complexities of endocrine disorders in chronic kidney disease. Methods: A narrative reviewing method based on the available literature was approached. Findings: Generally, when renal function de...

Slowing progression of chronic kidney disease

Early identification of chronic kidney disease (CKD) provides an opportunity to implement therapies to improve kidney function and slow progression. The goal of this article is to review established and developing clinical therapies directed at slowing progression. The importance of controlling blood pressure will be discussed along with the target blood pressure that should be achieved in CKD ...