Key result
Among 3,534 hypertensive patients under specialist care, the prevalence of chronic kidney disease was 42%, and was associated with older age, metabolic risk factors, and cardiovascular disease.
Population
3534 Italian hypertensive patients attending out-patient referral clinics, mean age 61 years, 54% male, 37%…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Prevalent CKD in hypertension supports comprehensive renal evaluation; cross-sectional data leaves open effects of targeted screening on outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=3,534)
Yes
Renal abnormalities, including CKD, are highly prevalent (42%) among hypertensive patients under specialist care in Italy, highlighting the need for comprehensive risk assessment.
Leoncini et al. (2009) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=3,534). Hypertension was evaluated on Prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Among 3,534 hypertensive patients under specialist care, the prevalence of chronic kidney disease was 42%, and was associated with older age, metabolic risk factors, and cardiovascular disease.
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