Why the study?
Do echocardiographic indices (TVI, E, E/A, and E/E') allow for early detection of left ventricular hypertrophy and diastolic dysfunction in chronic kidney disease?
Do echocardiographic indices (TVI, E, E/A, and E/E') allow for early detection of left ventricular hypertrophy and diastolic dysfunction in chronic kidney disease?
Echocardiographic indices such as TVI, E, E/A, and E/E' are useful tools for the early detection of left ventricular hypertrophy and diastolic dysfunction in patients with chronic kidney disease.
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Supports potential role in CKD monitoring; leaves open prospective validation.
Franczyk et al. (2014) studied this question.
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