Presence of Kidney Disease as an Outcome Predictor in Patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Conclusion: CKD is frequent at PAH diagnosis and is independently associated with increased mortality. Right heart failure may induce renal hypoperfusion and congestion, and is associated with eGFR decrease.Am J Nephrol 2018;47:134 –143
Source: American Journal of Nephrology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research