Cardiovascular disease in CKD in 2014: New insights into cardiovascular risk factors and outcomes

Nature Reviews Nephrology 11, 70 (2015). doi:10.1038/nrneph.2014.242 Authors: Pantelis A. Sarafidis & George L. Bakris Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an established independent risk factor for increased cardiovascular events and cardiovascular mortality. During 2014, several research efforts focused on clarifying the complex pathophysiology, assessing the prognostic associations and improving the treatment of cardiovascular disease in patients with CKD.

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Source: Nature Reviews Nephrology - December 16, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Pantelis A. SarafidisGeorge L. Bakris Tags: Year in Review Source Type: research

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