Comparing five comorbidity indices to predict mortality in chronic kidney disease

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...

Why does renal resistive index predict mortality in chronic kidney disease?

C hronic kidney disease (CKD) is an important public health problem because it is common, expensive, and is associated with a high burden of morbidity and mortality. 1 Although some people with CKD will progress to end-stage renal disease (ESRD), more commonly they die before they reach dialysis. The major cause of death is cardiovascular, but it is now being increasingly recognized that compar...

Serum phosphate and social deprivation independently predict all-cause mortality in chronic kidney disease

BACKGROUND Hyperphosphataemia is linked to cardiovascular disease and mortality in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Outcome in CKD is also affected by socioeconomic status. The objective of this study was to assess the associations between serum phosphate, multiple deprivation and outcome in CKD patients. METHODS All adult patients currently not on renal replacement therapy (RRT), with first tim...

Heart function disturbances in chronic kidney disease – echocardiographic indices

INTRODUCTION In chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients left ventricular (LV) diastolic dysfunction occurs frequently and is associated with heart failure (HF) and higher mortality. Left ventricular systolic dysfunction is associated with coronary artery disease (CAD) and is a major determinant of prognosis. The aim of this study was to assess indices of LV diastolic dysfunction in CKD patients. ...