Aortic Stiffness and Kidney Disease in an Elderly Population.

CONCLUSION: Greater aortic stiffness may be associated with modestly higher levels of albuminuria in the elderly. The association between aortic stiffness and lower eGFR may be confounded by age and CVD risk factors. © 2015 S. Karger AG, Basel.
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Source: American Journal of Nephrology - June 6, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Michener KH, Mitchell GF, Noubary F, Huang N, Harris T, Andresdottir MB, Palsson R, Gudnason V, Levey AS Tags: Am J Nephrol Source Type: research