Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetic Kidney Disease

Summary: Diabetic kidney disease commonly is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. There are traditional common risk factors for both conditions including hypertension and poor glycemic control. However, it is likely that there are other pathophysiological mechanisms that explain the clinical phenomenon of increased cardiovascular disease in diabetic patients with chronic kidney and vice versa. Current management of both conditions includes aggressive glucose and blood pressure control.
Source: Seminars in Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research