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.
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