Why the study?
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of premature mortality and morbidity in CKD, requiring evaluation of the prevalence, nature, and risk factors of cardiovascular complications in Nepal.
Population
60 CKD patients in a tertiary care center in Nepal
Design
Prospective cross-sectional study
Authors
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High prevalence of valvular disease and LV abnormalities in CKD may support integrated evaluation; cross-sectional data leave causal links and screening protocols open.
Cardiovascular complications, particularly valvular heart disease and left ventricular hypertrophy, are highly prevalent among patients with chronic kidney disease, highlighting the need for integrated cardiovascular and renal care.
Bhandari et al. (2025) studied this question.
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