April 20, 2010Heart
Arterial stiffness in chronic kidney disease: causes and consequences
Key result
Increased arterial stiffness in chronic kidney disease is associated with adverse alterations in cardiac structure and function that may predispose to an increased risk of cardiovascular death.
Population
Patients with chronic kidney disease
Design
Review
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Implication
Arterial stiffness may be a modifiable target in CKD; leaves open whether interventions improve cardiac outcomes or survival.
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Population
Patients with chronic kidney disease
Understanding the mechanisms of arterial stiffness in chronic kidney disease is crucial for developing novel therapeutic strategies to reduce cardiovascular disease burden.
Cite This Study
Chue et al. (2010) conducted a review in Chronic kidney disease. Increased arterial stiffness in chronic kidney disease is associated with adverse alterations in cardiac structure and function that may predispose to an increased risk of cardiovascular death.