Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Children With Kidney Disease
Summary: Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of death in individuals diagnosed with kidney disease during childhood. Children with kidney disease often incur a significant cardiovascular burden that leads to increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Evidence has shown that children with kidney disease, including chronic kidney disease, dialysis, kidney transplantation, and nephrotic syndrome, develop abnormalities in cardiovascular markers such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, left ventricular hypertrophy, left ventricular dysfunction, atherosclerosis, and aortic stiffness.
Source: Seminars in Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Christine B. Sethna, Kumail Merchant, Abigail Reyes Source Type: research
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