Chronic kidney disease in congenital heart disease patients: a narrative review of evidence
Abstract
Purpose of review
Patients with congenital heart disease have a number of risk factors for the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD). It is well known that CKD has a large negative impact on health outcomes. It is important therefore to consider that patients with congenital heart disease represent a population in whom long-term primary and secondary prevention strategies to reduce CKD occurrence and progression could be instituted and significantly change outcomes. There are currently no clear guidelines for clinicians in terms of renal assessment in the long-term follow up of patients with congenital heart disease. Consolidation of knowledge is critical for generating such guidelines, and hence is the purpose of this view. This review will summarize current knowledge related to CKD in patients with congenital heart disease, to highlight important work that has been done to date and set the stage for further investigation, development of prevention strategies, and re-evaluation of appropriate renal follow-up in patients with congenital heart disease.
Sources of information
The literature search was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar.
Findings
Current epidemiological evidence suggests that CKD occurs in patients with cong...
Source: Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
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