Cardiovascular disease in young adults with incident ESRD

Cardiovascular disease in young adults with incident ESRDCardiovascular disease in young adults with incident ESRD, Published online: 01 May 2019; doi:10.1038/s41581-019-0154-3Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death in young adults with incident end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Unlike children with ESRD, young adults with incident ESRD have high prevalence of diabetes, coronary artery disease and heart failure. These cardiovascular risk factors are associated with increased CVD-related hospitalizations and mortality in young adults.

Source: Nature Reviews Nephrology - April 30, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Elaine Ku Mark M. Mitsnefes Source Type: research