Why the study?
Does a high E/Ea ratio predict increased cardiovascular events and progression to dialysis in patients with CKD stages 3-5?
Does a high E/Ea ratio predict increased cardiovascular events and progression to dialysis in patients with CKD stages 3-5?
Assessment of E/Ea by Doppler echocardiography is a useful prognostic marker for predicting adverse cardiovascular and renal outcomes in patients with advanced CKD.
Our study in patients of CKD stages 3-5 demonstrated the high E/Ea was associated with increased cardiovascular events and progression to dialysis. Assessment of the E/Ea by Doppler echocardiography is useful for predicting the risk of adverse cardiovascular and renal outcomes in CKD patients.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Chen et al. (2013) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: