Why the study?
Heart and kidney diseases interact closely, with each condition potentially triggering or exacerbating the other, prompting an assessment of the prevalence of chronic kidney disease among patients with cardiovascular disease.
Population
200 patients with cardiovascular disease or hypertension for more than 6 months
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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May support CKD screening in CVD/HTN; leaves open whether detection improves outcomes.
Nearly one-third of patients with cardiovascular disease or hypertension have chronic kidney disease, with a majority being previously undiagnosed, highlighting the need for routine screening and blood pressure control.
Khamis et al. (2020) studied this question.
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