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Assessment of Vascular Function in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
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Structural and functional cardiac abnormalities during chronic kidney disease
Silvia Palomo-Piñón1, José Ramón Paniagua-Sierra
1Coordinación de Investigación en Salud, División de Desarrollo de la Investigación, Hospital de Especialidades, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Ciudad de México, México Correos electrónicos: silvia-palomo@hotmail.com / silvia. palomo@imss.gob.mx
Revista Medica Del Instituto Mexicano Del Seguro Social
|April 27, 2018
Summary
Cardiovascular diseases are a major cause of death for individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Research is ongoing to understand and treat these heart complications, impacting patient quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
Context:
- Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the primary cause of mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
- CKD-associated CVD manifests diversely, including heart failure, arrhythmias, and sudden cardiac death, significantly affecting quality of life and healthcare costs.
Purpose:
- To highlight the critical link between chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular complications.
- To underscore the need for identifying and managing cardiovascular alterations in CKD patients.
- To emphasize the ongoing research into effective treatment interventions for these conditions.
Summary:
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients face a high risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), which are the leading cause of death.
- The development of CVD in CKD is multifactorial, involving traditional and non-traditional risk factors and declining kidney function.
- Clinical identification of cardiovascular issues in CKD is crucial, with active research into established treatment strategies.
Impact:
- Improved understanding of cardiovascular disease in chronic kidney disease patients.
- Potential for enhanced clinical management and treatment strategies for CKD-related heart conditions.
- Reduced mortality and improved quality of life for individuals suffering from chronic kidney disease.
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