Editorial: should chronic kidney disease be considered as a coronary heart disease equivalent?
| Title | Editorial: should chronic kidney disease be considered as a coronary heart disease equivalent? |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2012 |
| Authors | Athyros, V. G., Katsiki N., Karagiannis A., & Mikhailidis D. P. |
| Journal | Curr Vasc Pharmacol |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pagination | 374-7 |
| Date Published | 2012 May |
| ISSN | 1875-6212 |
| Keywords | Cardiovascular Diseases, Chronic Disease, Coronary Disease, Disease Progression, Glomerular Filtration Rate, Humans, Kidney Diseases, Life Style, Practice Guidelines as Topic, Risk |
| Abstract | Current evidence suggests that chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with an excess risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) events. In patients with stage 3 CKD (estimated glomerular filtration rate-eGFR 30-59 ml/min/1.73 m2) lifestyle measures and appropriate drugs may reduce CVD risk and stabilize (or even reverse) renal function deterioration. Furthermore, CKD is included in recent international guidelines as a population at high CVD risk. The aim should be to effectively reduce CVD risk as well as progression of CKD. |
| Alternate Journal | Curr Vasc Pharmacol |
| PubMed ID | 22272896 |
