Key result
Advanced echocardiography enables early and precise assessment of subclinical cardiac dysfunction in CKD.
Why the study?
Cardiovascular disease is the primary prognostic risk factor and cause of mortality in CKD, making early cardiac function assessment critical for diagnosis and treatment guidance.
Advanced echocardiographic techniques are critical for the early assessment and management of cardiac dysfunction in the growing population of patients with chronic kidney disease.
The incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been consistently rising in recent years. This trend is particularly concerning in the aging population, where the prevalence of CKD and cardiovascular disease is disproportionately high. Among CKD patients, cardiovascular disease stands as the primary prognostic risk factor and leading cause of mortality. Early cardiac function assessment is critical, especially in older adults, for diagnosis and treatment guidance due to their atypical presentations and high risk. Due to its convenience, lack of radiation, and excellent repeatability, ultrasound has become a widely used method for evaluating cardiac function. Furthermore, with the rapid advancements in medical technology, numerous innovative ultrasound techniques have been introduced for assessing cardiac function.
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Wen et al. (2025) conducted a review in Chronic Kidney Disease and Cardiac Dysfunction. Advanced Echocardiographic Approaches (e.g., Speckle Tracking, Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography) was evaluated. Advanced echocardiographic techniques, such as speckle tracking and dobutamine stress echocardiography, enable early and precise quantitative assessment of subclinical cardiac dysfunction in patients with chronic kidney disease.
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