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The association of Klotho gene polymorphism with the mortality of patients on maintenance dialysis.
Abstract Despite medical progress, high morbidity and mortality rates have persisted in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The role in atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease of klotho, an aging process-related gene, has been highlighted. Genetic variation in klotho has been reported to be a risk factor for coronary artery disease and ischemic stroke. Regarding the significance of cardiovascular disease for the outcome of ESRD patients, we investigated whether genetic variation of klotho was associated with mortality in ESRD patients on hemodialysis. 478 patients on maintenance hemodialysis for more ...
Source: Clinical Nephrology - September 2, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ko GJ, Lee YM, Lee EA, Lee JE, Bae SY, Park SW, Park MS, Pyo HJ, Kwon YJ Tags: Clin Nephrol Source Type: research

Evaluation of cardiovascular disease burden and therapeutic goal attainment in US adults with chronic kidney disease: an analysis of national health and nutritional examination survey data, 2001--2010
Conclusions: Individuals with CKD have a high prevalence of CV-related comorbidities. However, attainment of LDL-C or BP goals was low regardless of disease stage. These findings highlight the potential for intensive risk factor modification to maximize CV event reduction in CKD patients at high risk for CHD.
Source: BMC Nephrology - June 27, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Andreas KuznikJack MardekianLisa Tarasenko Source Type: research

Effect of statin therapy on cardiovascular and renal outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion Statin therapy reduces the risk of major cardiovascular events in patients with chronic kidney disease including those receiving dialysis.
Source: European Heart Journal - June 21, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hou, W., Lv, J., Perkovic, V., Yang, L., Zhao, N., Jardine, M. J., Cass, A., Zhang, H., Wang, H. Tags: Prevention and epidemiology Source Type: research

Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Events in Pancreas-Kidney Transplants
Abstract: Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease (CCVD) are major causes of morbidity and mortality among patients with diabetes. Strict control of treatable risk factors that contribute to atherosclerosis is important to reduce the risk of stroke, myocardial infarction, and peripheral arterial disease. Simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation (SPKT) may significantly improve these risk factors in patients with type 1 diabetes. We studied 103 SPKT from our center with both organs functioning for metabolic and hypertensive control; body mass index (BMI); immunosuppression; and CCVD events. The 53 females/50 males s...
Source: Transplantation Proceedings - April 1, 2013 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: L. Martins, I. Fonseca, L. Dias, J. Malheiro, A. Rocha, P. Azevedo, H. Silva, R. Almeida, A.C. Henriques, J. Davide, A. Cabrita Tags: Renal Transplantation Source Type: research

Cost-Effectiveness of Statins for Primary Cardiovascular Prevention in Chronic Kidney Disease
Conclusions: Although statins reduce absolute CVD risk in patients with CKD, the increased risk of rhabdomyolysis, and competing risks associated with progressive CKD, partly offset these gains. Low-cost generic statins appear cost-effective for primary prevention of CVD in patients with mild-to-moderate CKD and hypertension.
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology - March 20, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kevin F. Erickson, Sohan Japa, Douglas K. Owens, Glenn M. Chertow, Alan M. Garber, Jeremy D. Goldhaber-Fiebert Tags: Cardiovascular Risk Source Type: research

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