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K A Aitbaev1, I T Murkamilov, V V Fomin

  • 1Research Institute of Molecular Biology and Medicine at the National Center of Cardiology and Therapy Named After acad. M. Mirrakhimov.. fake@neicon.ru.

Kardiologiia
|March 12, 2019
PubMed

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This review examines how lipid-lowering therapy impacts cardiovascular risk and kidney function in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. It highlights new treatments and nutritional advice for managing dyslipidemia in CKD.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Cardiology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevalence is rising, posing significant public health challenges.
  • CKD is linked to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring costly treatments and increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.
  • Hyper- and dyslipidemia significantly influence renal dysfunction progression and CVD development in CKD patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the effects of hypolipidemic therapy on cardiovascular risk reduction in CKD patients.
  • To evaluate the impact of lipid-lowering therapy on slowing renal dysfunction in pre-dialysis, dialysis, and kidney transplant patients.
  • To present current recommendations on nutrition, novel therapeutic approaches, and future prospects for lipid-lowering drugs in CKD.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of studies evaluating hypolipidemic therapy in CKD populations.
  • Analysis of data on cardiovascular risk and renal function changes.
  • Inclusion of nutritional recommendations and emerging therapeutic strategies.

Main Results:

  • Hypolipidemic therapy demonstrates potential in reducing cardiovascular risk in CKD patients.
  • Evidence suggests lipid-lowering interventions can slow the progression of renal dysfunction.
  • The review synthesizes findings across pre-dialysis, dialysis, and post-transplant stages.

Conclusions:

  • Lipid management is crucial for mitigating cardiovascular complications in CKD.
  • Hypolipidemic therapy offers a viable strategy for slowing CKD progression.
  • Future research should focus on novel lipid-lowering agents and personalized nutritional interventions for CKD.

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