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May 10, 2026Clinical Kidney JournalOpen Access

Clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential is associated with increased cardiovascular risk in chronic kidney disease

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Why the study?

The association between clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) and specific coronary lesions in CKD patients was unreported, and its relationship with cardiovascular events remained controversial.

Does the presence of CHIP increase the risk of severe coronary lesions and adverse clinical events in patients with CKD undergoing coronary angiography?

Population

151 CKD patients who underwent coronary angiography

Comparison

CHIP vs non-CHIP

Design

Prospective cohort study

Key result

The presence of clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential in patients with chronic kidney disease was independently associated with an increased risk of adverse clinical events (HR 2.02; 95% CI 1.11-3.67; P=0.022).

Authors

JLJie LiuSLShangjian LuoZLZhiqiang Liu

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Overview

Hypothesis-generating for CHIP in cardiorenal risk; prospective trials needed before clinical adoption.

Key Points

  • This study aims to investigate the relationship between clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) and cardiovascular risk in chronic kidney disease (CKD).
  • Included 151 patients with CKD undergoing coronary angiography under prospective design.
  • Utilized high-depth targeted sequencing to assess CHIP status and measured serum inflammatory factors.
  • Conducted systematic follow-up for adverse clinical events documentation.
  • CHIP was present in 65 (43.0%) CKD patients, with increased carrier rates correlating with age.
  • CHIP patients had higher rates of LCx stenosis, three-vessel disease, and greater Gensini scores (all P < 0.05).
  • CHIP status independently associated with three-vessel disease (OR 2.26, 95% CI 1.07–4.75; P = 0.032) and primary composite endpoint (HR 2.02, 95% CI 1.11–3.67; P = 0.022).

Study Design

Type

Cohort (n=151)

Structured PICO

Does the presence of CHIP increase the risk of severe coronary lesions and adverse clinical events in patients with CKD undergoing coronary angiography?

P
Population
151 patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who underwent coronary angiography
I
Intervention
Presence of clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP)
C
Comparator
Absence of CHIP
O
Outcome
Primary composite endpoint (adverse clinical events) and severity of coronary lesions (three-vessel disease, Gensini scores)composite

Main Result

Effect estimate: HR 2.02 (95% CI 1.11-3.67)

p-value: p=0.022

In patients with CKD undergoing coronary angiography, the presence of CHIP is independently associated with more severe coronary lesions and a higher risk of adverse clinical events.

Cite This Study

Liu et al. (2026) conducted a cohort in Chronic kidney disease (n=151). Clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) vs. Non-CHIP was evaluated on Primary composite endpoint (HR 2.02, 95% CI 1.11-3.67, p=0.022). The presence of clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential in patients with chronic kidney disease was independently associated with an increased risk of adverse clinical events (HR 2.02; 95% CI 1.11-3.67; P=0.022).

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0021cdc8f74e3340f9cba3https://doi.org/10.1093/ckj/sfag141
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