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.
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Source: American Journal of Nephrology - February 22, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Bitker L, Sens F, Payet C, Turquier S, Duclos A, Cottin V, Juillard L Tags: Am J Nephrol Source Type: research