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Association between polycystic kidney disease and valve disease: a nationwide population-based nested case-control
Pi-Ching Yu1,2, Kei-Lp Cheong2,3, Shi-Hao Huang4
1Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Defense Medical University, Taipei, 11490, Taiwan.
Scientific Reports
|July 2, 2026
Summary
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is linked to a higher risk of valvular heart disease. This nationwide study found a significant association, with increased odds persisting over time after PKD diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Nephrology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a systemic disorder with known cardiovascular impacts.
- The relationship between PKD and valvular heart disease (VHD) requires further elucidation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between PKD and VHD in a large, population-based cohort.
- To analyze temporal and exposure-response patterns of this association.
Main Methods:
- A nationwide nested case-control study involving 331,125 individuals.
- VHD and PKD diagnoses were identified using ICD-10-CM codes.
- Conditional logistic regression adjusted for multiple covariates was employed.
Main Results:
- PKD was significantly associated with an increased odds of VHD (aOR=1.609).
- The association was consistent across subgroups and showed temporal and cumulative exposure-response patterns.
- Higher odds were observed within 1 year post-PKD diagnosis, persisting over time.
Conclusions:
- PKD is associated with a higher likelihood of clinically recognized VHD.
- Findings suggest broader cardiovascular involvement in PKD, but causality is not established.
- Targeted cardiovascular evaluation may be considered for high-risk PKD patients.
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