Key result
A 30-year-old male with stage 3 CKD exhibited premature coronary artery disease and CKD-associated cardiomyopathy, highlighting early-stage CKD as a major cardiovascular risk factor.
Population
1 asymptomatic 30-year-old male with stage 3 chronic kidney disease secondary to Focal Segmental…
Design
Case_report
Authors
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Subclinical cardiomyopathy may occur in asymptomatic young adults with stage 3 CKD; leaves open whether routine imaging improves outcomes.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights that early stage CKD is a major risk factor for premature cardiovascular disease, including cardiomyopathy and coronary artery atheroma, even in young asymptomatic patients.
Price et al. (2017) conducted a case report in Stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD) secondary to Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (n=1). Early stage CKD was evaluated on Features of CKD associated cardiomyopathy and coronary artery disease. A 30-year-old male with stage 3 CKD exhibited premature coronary artery disease and CKD-associated cardiomyopathy, highlighting early-stage CKD as a major cardiovascular risk factor.
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