Key result
Higher pulse wave velocity is linked to greater coronary calcification in pre-dialysis patients.
Why the study?
Cardiovascular mortality is high among chronic kidney disease patients, but few data exist on pulse wave velocity in pre-dialysis patients.
Is pulse wave velocity associated with markers of cardiovascular disease in pre-dialysis patients?
Comparison
Pulse wave velocity association with cardiovascular disease markers
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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May support PWV for cardiovascular risk evaluation in pre-dialysis CKD; hypothesis-generating pending prospective validation.
Cross-Sectional (n=104)
Is pulse wave velocity associated with markers of cardiovascular disease in pre-dialysis patients?
Effect estimate: R = 0.48
p-value: p=<0.001
Pulse wave velocity is significantly associated with subclinical cardiovascular disease markers like coronary calcification and carotid intima-media thickness in pre-dialysis patients, suggesting its utility for cardiovascular risk surveillance.
Lemos et al. (2007) conducted a cross-sectional in Pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease (n=104). Pulse wave velocity was evaluated on Coronary calcium score (R = 0.48, p=<0.001). Pulse wave velocity in pre-dialysis patients was significantly correlated with coronary calcium score (R=0.48; P<0.001) and higher in those with coronary calcification (13.4 vs 10.7 m/s; P<0.001).
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