The lifespan of children with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), although improved
over the past 2 decades, remains low compared with the general pediatric population …

Adults with arterial hypertension (HTN) have stroke, myocardial infarction, end-stage renal
disease (ESRD), or die at higher rates than those without. In children, HTN leads to target …

In adult patients with CKD, hypertension is linked to the development of left ventricular
hypertrophy, but whether this association exists in children with CKD has not been …

Introduction Adults with childhood-onset chronic kidney disease (CKD) have an increased
risk of cardiovascular disease. First-phase ejection fraction (EF1), a novel measure of early …

Background Childhood chronic kidney disease (CKD) and dialysis are associated with
increased long-term cardiovascular risk. We examined subclinical alterations in myocardial …

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Arginine, the endogenous precursor for nitric oxide synthesis, is produced in the kidneys …

Children are at increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome (MS) after kidney
transplantation, which contributes to long-term cardiovascular (CV) morbidities and decline …

Background Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in end‐
stage renal disease (ESRD). Reduction in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) represents …

Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in
children with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) and diastolic …

Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the chronic kidney
disease (CKD) population and often presents with atypical symptoms. Current diagnostic …