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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Neurology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine

Background:

  • Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a known predictor of poor prognosis in ischemic stroke (IS) patients.
  • Renal function in post-IS populations remains understudied.
  • This study aimed to determine the prevalence of renal damage and impaired renal function (IRF) in post-IS subjects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence of renal damage and impaired renal function (IRF) in post-ischemic stroke (IS) survivors.
  • To identify risk factors associated with IRF in this population.
  • To inform clinical practice regarding CKD screening in IS patients.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective analysis of 352 post-IS survivors in Poland.
  • Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) calculated using MDRD and CKD-EPI formulas.
  • Urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) determined to assess renal damage.

Main Results:

  • 40.38% of survivors exhibited decreased eGFR or ACR ≥30 mg/g (higher in women).
  • Impaired renal function was most prevalent in atheromatic and lacunar IS.
  • Multivariate analysis identified older age, diabetes mellitus (DM), and physical disability as predictors for ACR ≥30 mg/g; female sex, DM, and physical disability were associated with reduced eGFR.

Conclusions:

  • CKD is common in post-IS patients, especially after lacunar and atheromatic strokes.
  • Elderly women with physical disability and diabetes mellitus are at higher risk.
  • Regular CKD screening is recommended for post-IS patients to mitigate cardiovascular risks and slow IRF progression.