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[Cardiovascular risk associated with urolithiasis].

G Raynal1, K Achkar, R El Samad

  • 1Sevice d'urologie et transplantation, CHU d'Amiens-Sud, avenue René-Laënnec, 80054 Amiens cedex 1, France. gauthier.raynal@etud.u-picardie.fr

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Patients with kidney stones (urolithiasis) often have cardiovascular risk factors and events. Integrated management of urolithiasis patients is suggested due to potential indirect cardiovascular risk.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Cardiology
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Urolithiasis is linked to cardiovascular risk factors like hypertension and metabolic syndrome.
  • Emerging evidence suggests a connection between kidney stones and stroke.
  • Understanding this association is crucial for comprehensive patient care.

Purpose:

  • To determine the frequency of cardiovascular risk factors and events in patients before and after urolithiasis management.
  • To investigate the incidence of acute coronary syndrome, stroke, and lower limb ischemia in relation to kidney stone treatment.

Summary:

  • A retrospective study of 33 patients managed for urolithiasis revealed a high prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors (average >2 per patient).
  • Twelve cardiovascular events were recorded, including five prior and seven subsequent to treatment.
  • Subsequent events included acute coronary syndrome (with one death), ischemic stroke, and acute lower limb ischemia.

Impact:

  • The study highlights a significant association between urolithiasis and cardiovascular events, suggesting urolithiasis may be an indirect cardiovascular risk factor.
  • A small sample size necessitates further research to confirm these findings.
  • Integrated management of urolithiasis patients, similar to those with erectile dysfunction, is recommended.