Atherosclerosis represents one of the major causes of premature death in the United States
today, and it is frequently associated with, exacerbates, and is aggravated by chronic kidney …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD), and particularly kidney failure, is associated with accelerated
atherosclerosis and approximately a 20-fold increased risk of cardiovascular death. The …

Accelerated cardiovascular disease is a frequent complication of renal disease. Chronic
kidney disease promotes hypertension and dyslipidemia, which in turn can contribute to the …

The major causes of CKD and ESRD are diabetes mellitus and hypertension, which lead to
progressive microvascular damage and loss and set the stage for evolving renal injury. 27 …

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at an increased risk of premature mortality,
mainly from cardiovascular causes. The association between CKD on hemodialysis and …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients are among the groups at the highest risk for
cardiovascular disease and significantly shortened remaining lifespan. CKD enhances …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is highly prevalent and a multiplier of cardiovascular disease
(CVD) and cannot be completely explained by traditional Framinghan risk factors …

Hypercholesterolemia and hypertension are both risk factors for end-stage renal disease.
This study was designed to examine whether their coexistence augmented impairment in …

In patients with chronic renal failure cardiovascular morbidity and mortality are higher than in
non-uremic controls. Chronic renal failure influences a number of factors that promote …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the main cause of morbidity and mortality in patients
with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Although traditional risk factors, such as diabetes …